UNSPSC 51385608: Methyl salicylate

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NIGP codes for 51385608

Definition

This classification denotes a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug with the molecular formula C8H8O3, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier LAV5U5022Y, chemically known as 2-hydroxybenzoic acid, methyl ester but generally known as methyl salicylate, which bears US NIH Compound Identifier 4133. European Medicines Agency schedules Methyl salicylate in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Index SUB14545MIG. Most nations schedule methyl salicylate under HS 29182300 and SITC 51393.

As of Q4 2014, METHYL SALICYLATE remains the US FDA Preferred Term for this commodity. Methyl salicylate bears US NLM identifiers UMLS ID C0066282 and NCI Concept Code C80564. SMILES: CC1=C(C(=C(C=C1)Cl)NC2=CC=CC=C2C(=O)O)Cl.

About UNSPSC 51385608

UNSPSC 51385608 Methyl salicylate is a Commodity code that in state and local procurement activity captures purchases of chemical compounds and pharmaceutical precursors used in emergency response, public health, and community health initiatives. Recent solicitation activity shows state and local governments buying naloxone, safe drug deactivation systems, and related medical-response compounds through competitive bidding processes, not methyl salicylate in isolation as the code name might suggest.

Seminole County, Florida posted IFB 60459723LAS on June 30, 2026, seeking 1,900 units of naloxone and 800 safe drug deactivation systems annually through electronic competitive bidding, with quarterly deliveries to the Seminole County Community Health Building in Sanford, Florida and a response deadline of July 26, 2023. Vendors must include all shipping and delivery costs in bids, provide unit pricing for each line item, maintain workers' compensation and commercial general liability insurance, and comply with E-Verify and drug-free workplace certification requirements. The contract carries an initial two-year term with a one-year renewal option and a three-month probationary period allowing termination by the county with or without cause. The procurement appears potentially FEMA-funded, introducing additional federal compliance requirements around environmental regulations and audit access. Geographic activity under this code appears concentrated in Florida based on recent solicitation records, though the single recent opportunity limits characterization of broader state or regional patterns.

Quick answers

What is UNSPSC 51385608?

UNSPSC 51385608 is Methyl salicylate, a commodity in UNSPSC 51000000, Pharmaceutical Products incl. Contraceptives and Vaccines.

Which NIGP codes match UNSPSC 51385608?

UNSPSC 51385608 maps to 1 NIGP code, 26928 Central Nervous System Agents (Including: Analegsic, Anticonvulsant, Antidepressant, Antihistamine, Antipsychotic and Sedative).

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