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| Q. |
lodex, a pain relief balm, has the smell of . |
| A. | Methyl salicylate |
| B. | Ethyl salicylate |
| C. | Propyl salicylate |
| D. | Butyl salicylate |
| Answer» A. Methyl salicylate | |
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Explanation: 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. |
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