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Product Name:
Benzyl salicylate
Formula:
C14H12O3
Synonyms:
Benzyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Benzyl salicylate is a colorless liquid. Melting point near room temperature (18-20 °C). (NTP, 1992) |
|---|---|
| Color/Form | Thick liquid |
| Odor | Faint sweet odor |
| Boiling Point | 406 °F at 26 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Melting Point | 75 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Flash Point | 180 °C (356 °F) - closed cup |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.175 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Vapor Pressure | 7.8X10-5 mm Hg at 25 °C /OECD Guideline 104 (Vapour Pressure Curve)/ |
| Stability/Shelf Life | Stable under recommended storage conditions. |
| Decomposition | When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. |
| Refractive Index | Index of Refraction: 1.580-1.581 |
| Kovats Retention Index | 1860 1860 1830 1841 1828 1846 1846 1857 1850.1 1827 1857 1815 1836 1816 1826 1833.3 1840 1828 1824 |
| Other Experimental Properties | log Kow = 4.0 at 35 °C |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H317:Sensitisation, Skin H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H412:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 228.24 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 3.2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 3 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 4 |
| Exact Mass | 228.078644241 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 228.078644241 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 46.5 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 17 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 246 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
Benzyl salicylate is a chemical compound most frequently used in cosmetics as a fragrance additive or UV light absorber. It appears as an almost colorless liquid with a mild odor described as "very faint, sweet-floral, slightly balsamic" by some, while others smell nothing at all. It occurs naturally in a variety of plants and plant extracts and is widely used in blends of fragrance materials.