Benzyl salicylate
Synonym(s):Benzyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
- CAS NO.:118-58-1
- Empirical Formula: C14H12O3
- Molecular Weight: 228.24
- MDL number: MFCD00020034
- EINECS: 204-262-9
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2024-10-23 13:36:13
What is Benzyl salicylate?
Description
Benzyl salicylate is a salicylic acid benzyl ester, a chemical compound most frequently used in cosmetics. It appears as an almost colorless liquid with a mild odor described as "very faint, sweetfloral, slightly balsamic" by those who can smell it, but many people either can't smell it at all or describe its smell as "musky". Trace impurities can have a significant influence on the odour.[1] It occurs naturally in a variety of plants and plant extracts and is widely used in blends of fragrance materials.
There is some evidence that people can become sensitized to this material and as a result there is a restriction standard concerning the use of this material in fragrances by the International Fragrance Association.
It is used as a solvent for crystalline synthetic musks and as a component and fixative in floral perfumes such as carnation, jasmine, lilac, and wallflower.
Chemical properties
Benzyl Salicylate occurs in several essential oils, is a colorless, viscous liquid with a weak, sweet, slightly balsamic odor and a sweet, currant-like taste. It is soluble in ethanol, most non-volatile and volatile oils, slightly soluble in propylene glycol, insoluble in glycerin and practically insoluble in water.
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.
The Uses of Benzyl salicylate
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.
The Uses of Benzyl salicylate
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.
Preparation
By esterification of salicylic acid with benzyl alcohol.
Definition
ChEBI: Benzyl salicylate is a benzoate ester and a member of phenols. It is functionally related to a salicylic acid.
General Description
Colorless liquid. Melting point near room temperature (18-20°C). As fixer in perfumery; in sunscreen preparations.
Air & Water Reactions
Slightly water soluble .
Reactivity Profile
Benzyl salicylate may hydrolyze in aqueous acid or basic solutions. Benzyl salicylate can react with oxidizing materials.
Fire Hazard
Flash point data for Benzyl salicylate are not available, but Benzyl salicylate is probably combustible.
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
Contact allergens
Benzyl salicylate is used as fixer in perfumery and sunscreen preparations. As a (weak) perfume sensitizer, it has to be listed by name in cosmetic preparations in the EU.
Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by ingestion. Seealso BENZYL ALCOHOL, SALICYLIC ACID, andESTERS. Combustible when exposed to heat or flame.When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke andirritating fumes. Incompatible with oxidizing materials.
Safety
Benzyl salicylate poses dangers to sensitive skin. Even in very small amounts, it may cause allergic reactions when applied to the skin. Benzyl salicylate can cause contact dermatitis (skin irritation) to people with sensitive skin types. It is also on the European Commission's list of 26 known allergens. Some of the other ingredients on the fragrance allergen list include linalool, coumarin, geraniol, and limonene.
Properties of Benzyl salicylate
Melting point: | 18-20 °C |
Boiling point: | 168-170 °C5 mm Hg(lit.) |
Density | 1.176 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
vapor pressure | 0.01Pa at 25℃ |
FEMA | 2151 | BENZYL SALICYLATE |
refractive index | n |
Flash point: | >230 °F |
storage temp. | -20°C |
solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
form | neat |
pka | 8.11±0.30(Predicted) |
form | Liquid |
color | Thick colorless liquid |
Odor | pleasant odor |
Water Solubility | Slightly soluble |
JECFA Number | 904 |
Merck | 14,1144 |
BRN | 2115365 |
Dielectric constant | 4.1(20℃) |
CAS DataBase Reference | 118-58-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, phenylmethyl ester(118-58-1) |
EPA Substance Registry System | Benzyl salicylate (118-58-1) |
Safety information for Benzyl salicylate
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 for Benzyl salicylate
InChIKey | ZCTQGTTXIYCGGC-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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