Benzyl Salicylate
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 118-58-1
Very soft and mild with a sweet, balsamic floralcy and a faint, slightly marine nuance. Low in odor and gently diffusive, it is a smooth floral extender and a common fixative.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Balsamic |
| Descriptor 3 | Dry |
| Odor Impact1 | 30 |
| Tenacity2 | 384 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 118-58-1 |
| INCI Name | Benzyl salicylate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C14H12O3 |
| Mol. Weight | 228.24 |
| IUPAC Name | benzyl 2-hydroxybenzoate |
| InChIKey | ZCTQGTTXIYCGGC-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, phenylmethyl ester; Benzyl O-hydroxybenzoate; Benzyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; benzyl ortho-hydroxybenzoate; benzyl salicylate FCC; benzyl salicylate natural; benzylsalicylate; 2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenyl methyl ester; 2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester; phenyl methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; phenylmethyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; salicylic acid benzyl ester; salicyclic acid benzyl ester; salicylsaeurebenzylester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 207.8 °C @ 26 mmHg |
| Melting Point | 23.9 °C |
| Flash Point | 180.0 °C |
| Density | 1.175 |
| Refractive Index | 1.58 |
| Vapor Pressure | 7.8X10-5 mm Hg at 25 °C /OECD Guideline 104 (Vapour Pressure Curve)/ |
| LogP | 3.2 |
| Solubility | In water, 8.8 mg/L at 20 °C, pH 6.8-7.1 /OECD Guideline 105 (Water Solubility)/ |
| Appearance | Benzyl salicylate is a colorless liquid. Melting point near room temperature (18-20 °C). (NTP, 1992) |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 1.3 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.39 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 7.8 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 7.3 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 1.9 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 1.9 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 1.9 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 1.9 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 4.3 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 15 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 15 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.77 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 14 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 51 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 51 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 28 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 28 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Not restricted |
| IFRA Amendment | 49 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity |
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Benzyl Alcohol | 0.1 % |
| Benzyl Benzoate | 0.1 % |
IFRA regulated substances declared for this material. For naturals — which are mixtures of many molecules — the interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them. On single molecules these shares are purity traces from the supplier specification; they are far too small to limit use and are therefore not counted.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Benzyl alcohol | 0.1 % |
| Benzyl benzoate | 0.1 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.