Hexyl Salicylate
Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 6259-76-3
Soft, sweet floral with a green, salicylate character and a mild jasmine and orchid facet. A long lasting, fresh material for white floral, fougere and cologne accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Sweet |
| Descriptor 3 | Herbal |
| Odor Impact1 | 90 |
| Impact Level | Low |
| Tenacity1 | 32 h |
| Tenacity2 | 40 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 | 6259-76-3 |
| INCI Name | Hexyl salicylate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C13H18O3 |
| Mol. Weight | 222.28 |
| IUPAC Name | hexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate |
| InChIKey | DUKPKQFHJQGTGU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
n-Hexyl salicylate, n-Hexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, n-hexyl ester, Azalat, n Hexyl ortho hydroxybenzoate, benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, hexyl ester, hexyl 2-hydroxy-1-benzene carboxylate, hexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, hexyl o-hydroxybenzoate, hexyl ortho-hydroxybenzoate, 1-hexyl salicylate, hexyl-2-hydroxybenzoate, N-hexyl-o-hydroxybenzoate, hexylsalicylate, 2-hydroxybenzoic acid hexyl ester, rhodiaflor SnH, salicylic acid hexyl ester, salicylic acid, hexyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 290.00 °C |
| Flash Point | >100 °C |
| Density | 1.03300 |
| Refractive Index | 1.500 to 1.505 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000491 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 5.7 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 9 mg/L @ 20 C (exp); alcoholic lotion |
| Appearance | Liquid; Dry Powder; Liquid; CBI |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 1.5 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.80 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 8.0 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 15 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 3.8 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 3.8 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 3.8 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 1.3 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.15 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 6.2 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 6.2 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 1.3 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 29 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 10 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 37 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 1.3 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 1.3 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Not restricted |
| IFRA Amendment | 52 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity |
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.