Benzyl salicylate
CAS Number: 118-58-1
Chemical Formula: C14H12O3
Synonyms:
2-hydroxy-benzoic acid phenylmethyl ester
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, phenylmethyl ester
benzyle salicylate
Appearance: Colorless Liquid
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 1 FCL (Full Container Load)
Benzyl salicylate is a benzyl ester of salicylic acid, a chemical widely used in cosmetic formulations. It presents as an almost colorless liquid with a subtle scent characterized as faint, sweet floral, and mildly balsamic by those who can detect it. However, many individuals cannot perceive the odor or describe it as musky. Even small amounts of impurities can strongly affect its odor profile. This compound exists naturally in multiple plant species and plant extracts and is widely incorporated into fragrance mixtures.
Some research indicates that skin sensitization may occur upon exposure to this ingredient, leading the International Fragrance Association to establish regulatory limits for its use in fragrance compositions.
It serves as a solvent for crystalline synthetic musks and acts as a component and fixative in floral scents including carnation, jasmine, lilac, and wallflower.
Parameters
| Property | Value |
| Melting point | 18-20 °C |
| Boiling point | 168-170 °C5 mm Hg(lit.) |
| density | 1.176 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| vapor pressure | 0.01Pa at 25℃ |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.581(lit.) |
| FEMA | 2151 | BENZYL SALICYLATE |
| Fp | >230 °F |
| storage temp. | -20°C |
| solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| pka | 8.11±0.30(Predicted) |
| form | Liquid |
| color | Thick colorless liquid |
| Odor | pleasant odor |
| Odor Type | balsamic |
| biological source | synthetic |
| Water Solubility | Slightly soluble |
| Merck | 14,1144 |
| JECFA Number | 904 |
| BRN | 2115365 |
| Dielectric constant | 4.1（20℃） |
| Major Application | flavors and fragrances |
| Cosmetics Ingredients Functions | PERFUMING LIGHT STABILIZER |
| Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) | Benzyl salicylate (118-58-1) |
| InChI | 1S/C14H12O3/c15-13-9-5-4-8-12(13)14(16)17-10-11-6-2-1-3-7-11/h1-9,15H,10H2 |
| InChIKey | ZCTQGTTXIYCGGC-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | Oc1ccccc1C(=O)OCc2ccccc2 |
| LogP | 4 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 118-58-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, phenylmethyl ester(118-58-1) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzyl salicylate (118-58-1) |
Safety Information
| Item | Details |
| Hazard Codes | Xi,N |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38-51/53-43 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36-24/25-61-37-24 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | VO1750000 |
| TSCA | TSCA listed |
| HS Code | 29182900 |
| Storage Class | 10 – Combustible liquids |
| Hazard Classifications | Aquatic Chronic 3 Eye Irrit. 2 Skin Sens. 1B |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 118-58-1(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Toxicity | LD50 orl-rat: 2227 mg/kg FCTXAV 11,1029,73 |
Product Application
Benzyl salicylate is a fragrant component naturally present in carnations and some species of the primrose family. While it can be extracted from natural essential oils like jasmine oil, neroli, and ylang-ylang for cosmetic applications, it is also commonly produced through synthetic methods.
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