Cis-3-Hexenyl Salicylate
Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 65405-77-8
Soft green and floral with a clean white flower character and a mild leathery, mossy body. It adds a natural green facet to solar florals and bridges top and base notes.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Green |
| Descriptor 3 | Balsamic |
| Odor Impact1 | 90 |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity1 | 75 h |
| Tenacity2 | 216 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Both tenacity figures are blotter life. The two labs use different evaluation protocols, so the numbers are not directly comparable — read them as two independent readings, not as a contradiction.
Identification
| CAS Number | 65405-77-8 |
| INCI Name | Cis-3-hexenyl salicylate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C13H16O3 |
| Mol. Weight | 220.26 |
| IUPAC Name | [(E)-hex-3-enyl] 2-hydroxybenzoate |
| InChIKey | IEPWIPZLLIOZLU-ONEGZZNKSA-N |
Synonyms
Hexenyl salicylate, cis-3, Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, cis-3-hexenyl ester, cis-3-Hexenyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, (3Z)-3-hexen-1-yl ester, benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, (3Z)-3-hexenyl ester, benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 3-hexenyl ester, (Z)-, (3Z)-hex-3-en-1-yl 2-hydroxybenzoate, (3Z)-hex-3-en-1-yl salicylate, (Z)-hex-3-enyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, (Z)-hex-3-enyl salicylate, [(Z)-hex-3-enyl] 2-hydroxybenzoate, (Z)-3-hexen-1-yl 2-hydroxybenzoate, (3Z)-3-hexen-1-yl salicylate, (Z)-3-hexen-1-yl salicylate, cis-3-hexen-1-yl salicylate, hexenyl cis-3 salicylate, (Z)-3-hexenyl salicylate, C3 hexenyl salicylate, cis 3-hexenyl salicylate, hexenyl salicylate cis-3, cis-3-hexenyl salicylate extra, cis-3-hexenyl salicylate natural, hexenyl-3-cis salicylate, cis-3-hexenyle salicylate, salicylic acid cis-3-hexen-1-yl ester, Leaf salicylate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 394 °C |
| Melting Point | 139.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 110.00 °C |
| Density | 1.052 |
| Refractive Index | 1.517 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000246 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 4.4 |
| Solubility | Practically insoluble or insoluble |
| Appearance | Liquid; CBI |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.23 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.32 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 0.23 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 6.0 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 1.1 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.23 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.23 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.078 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.23 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.12 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.12 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.078 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 0.47 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 0.23 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 1.1 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 0.078 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.078 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | 31 % |
| IFRA Amendment | 52 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity |
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Methyl Salicylate | 0.01 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Methyl salicylate | 0.01 % |
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.