Iodex, a pain relief balm, has the smell of ________ .

A. Methyl salicylate

B. Ethyl salicylate

C. Propyl salicylate

D. Butyl salicylate

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Iodex has the characteristic odour of Methyl salicylate, an organic ester naturally produced by many species of plants, particularly wintergreens. It is used in high concentrations as a rubefacient and analgesic in deep heating liniments to treat joint and muscular pain.