Methyl salicylate: spot the conditions flaw

Single question

A one-step Fischer esterification of salicylic acid with methanol gives wintergreen oil. The reactants and the product are right. Look at the catalyst.

Fischer esterification

Acid vs base catalysis

Chemoselectivity of carboxylic acid OH vs phenol OH

Find the flaw

Click the step that contains the flaw, or pick “No flaw” if you think every step is correct.

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