Natural Benzyl salicylate is a salicylic acid benzyl ester, a chemical compound most frequently used in cosmetics.
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Product Name: |
Natural Benzyl salicylate |
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CAS: |
118-58-1 |
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MF: |
C14H12O3 |
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MW: |
228.24 |
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EINECS: |
204-262-9 |
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Product Categories: |
Pharmaceutical Intermediates;Used in variety of cosmetic and soap essences. |
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Mol File: |
118-58-1.mol |
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Melting point |
18-20 °C |
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Boiling point |
168-170 °C5 mm Hg(lit.) |
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density |
1.176 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
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FEMA |
2151 | BENZYL SALICYLATE |
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refractive index |
n20/D 1.581(lit.) |
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Fp |
>230 °F |
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form |
neat |
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pka |
8.11±0.30(Predicted) |
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Water Solubility |
Slightly soluble |
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JECFA Number |
904 |
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Merck |
14,1144 |
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BRN |
2115365 |
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InChIKey |
ZCTQGTTXIYCGGC-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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CAS DataBase Reference |
118-58-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
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NIST Chemistry Reference |
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, phenylmethyl ester(118-58-1) |
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EPA Substance Registry System |
Benzyl salicylate (118-58-1) |
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Hazard Codes |
Xi,N |
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Risk Statements |
36/37/38-51/53-43 |
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Safety Statements |
26-36-24/25-61-37-24 |
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WGK Germany |
2 |
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RTECS |
VO1750000 |
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TSCA |
Yes |
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HS Code |
29182900 |
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Chemical Properties |
Benzyl salicylate has a faint, sweet, floral odor and a sweet, currant-like taste. |
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Chemical Properties |
Benzyl Salicylate occurs in several essential oils, is a colorless, viscous liquid with a weak, sweet, slightly balsamic odor. |
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Chemical Properties |
CLEAR SLIGHTLY PINKISH LIQUID |
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Occurrence |
It has been reported in small amounts in carnation oil (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) and in larger amounts in the oil of Primula auricula. Also found in American cranberry, clove bud, peppermint oil and buckwheat. |
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Uses |
benzyl salicylate is a fragrance found naturally occurring in carnations and in certain members of the primrose family. Although it can be derived for cosmetic use from natural essential oils, such as jasmine oil, neroli, and ylang-ylang, it can also be synthetically manufactured. |
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Uses |
Benzyl Salicylate is an chemical compound commonly used in the cosmetic industry. Benzyl Salicylate is also found in essential oils from green tea and was shown to exhibit antioxidant and antimicrobia l activity. |
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Uses |
As fixer in perfumery; in sunscreen preparations. |
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Preparation |
By esterification of salicylic acid with benzyl alcohol. |
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General Description |
Colorless liquid. Melting point near room temperature (18-20°C). |
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Air & Water Reactions |
Slightly water soluble . |
