CAS: 6259-76-3
Hexyl salicylate is an ester of salicylic acid and hexanol, possessing a mild, sweet, floral, slightly herbaceous, and balsamic odor. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with the chemical formula C13H18O3 and CAS number 6259-76-3. It is primarily valued for its aromatic properties.
It is widely used as a fragrance ingredient in various consumer products due to its pleasant scent profile. It contributes a floral, sweet, and slightly balsamic note to compositions.
Hexyl salicylate finds extensive application in the perfumery industry for creating fragrances for perfumes, colognes, and various scented products. It is also used in the formulation of personal care products such as soaps, lotions, shampoos, and detergents, where it provides a desirable scent.
Generally considered safe for use in cosmetic and fragrance applications at specified concentrations. However, like many fragrance ingredients, it has the potential to cause skin sensitization in susceptible individuals, particularly with prolonged or high-concentration exposure. It may cause eye irritation upon contact. Environmentally, it is classified as toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects (e.g., H411), indicating a need for responsible disposal.
Salicylic acidhexyl ester; Hexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid hexyl ester; Salicylic acid hexyl ester; Hexyl o-hydroxybenzoate
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