What is Benzyl Salicylate CAS 118-58-1?

CAS 118-58-1 is benzyl salicylate, also known as benzyl 2-hydroxybenzoate or salicylic acid benzyl ester. It is a clear to almost colorless fragrance ingredient with a faint sweet floral-balsamic odor and the molecular formula C14H12O3.

What are the main fragrance and cosmetic applications?

Benzyl salicylate is used as a base note and fixative in floral perfumes such as jasmine, lilac, lily, gardenia, and ylang types. It also appears in lotions, creams, shampoos, soaps, detergents, and fabric softeners to round out and stabilize the fragrance profile.

Is Benzyl Salicylate stable in alkaline soap and detergent systems?

Yes. It has good chemical stability in alkaline environments and is commonly used in soap, shampoo, and laundry or cleaning formulations where other aromatic esters may be less stable.

What specifications apply to the high-purity fragrance grade?

The high-purity grade is a colorless to nearly colorless liquid with a GC assay of at least 99.0%, refractive index about 1.577-1.582, specific gravity about 1.176-1.181, and low benzyl alcohol content. It is only slightly soluble in water and soluble in ethanol and standard fragrance solvents.

Is Benzyl Salicylate subject to IFRA or EU fragrance labeling limits?

Yes. Benzyl salicylate is an IFRA-regulated fragrance material and is listed as an EU cosmetic fragrance allergen, so finished-product formulators must respect category-specific concentration limits and labeling requirements under the applicable regulation.

Benzyl Salicylate CAS 118-58-1

Benzyl salicylate, also called benzyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, CAS 118-58-1, is a fragrance ingredient supplied as a clear to almost colorless liquid for fine fragrance, personal care, and cleaning formulations. Confirm the required grade and specification, then request a quotation with COA/TDS/SDS for bulk supply.

CAS: 118-58-1
Synonyms: Benzyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, Salicylic acid benzyl ester, Benzyl ortho-hydroxybenzoate, Phenylmethyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, Salicylate de benzyle
Einecs: 204-262-9
Molecular Formula: C14H12O3
Grade: Fragrance Grade / Cosmetic Grade
Package: 200kg/drum, 1000kg/IBC tank, or customized bulk supply

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Product Description

Benzyl Salicylate CAS 118-58-1, also called benzyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, is a fragrance ester with the molecular formula C14H12O3 and EINECS 204-262-9.

Synonyms: Benzyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; Salicylic acid benzyl ester; Benzyl ortho-hydroxybenzoate; Phenylmethyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; Salicylate de benzyle.

CAS: 118-58-1.

Molecular formula: C14H12O3.

It is a colorless to almost colorless clear liquid with a very faint sweet floral-balsamic odor.

GC assay is not less than 99.0%, acid value not more than 1.0 mg KOH/g, and specific gravity about 1.176-1.181 at 25 °C.

Refractive index is about 1.577-1.582 (20 °C), Hazen color not more than 30, and benzyl alcohol content not more than 0.1%; phenol content negative.

It is insoluble in water and soluble in 90% ethanol at 1:9.

In fine fragrances it is a base note and fixative in floral perfumes (jasmine, lilac, lily) to slow evaporation of more volatile components.

In skincare and cosmetics it is a mild UV stabilizer and scent enhancer in sunscreens, lotions, and creams.

In industrial soap and detergents it is a fragrance stabilizer with excellent stability in alkaline environments.

In hair care it is used in shampoos and conditioners to provide a lasting clean scent and improve solubility of other actives.

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and open flames, using stainless steel, aluminum, or phenolic-lined containers.

Wear nitrile gloves, safety glasses with side shields, and protective lab clothing; ensure adequate ventilation in high-vapor areas.

Avoid direct skin contact and prolonged vapor inhalation; maintain standard industrial hygiene.

Every batch is analyzed by GC for impurity profiling and refractometry, under IFRA standards for cosmetic-grade raw materials.

Confirm appearance, odor, assay, acid value, specific gravity, refractive index, color, benzyl alcohol, phenol, packaging, and grade as required.

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Q:
What is Benzyl Salicylate CAS 118-58-1?

A: CAS 118-58-1 is benzyl salicylate, also known as benzyl 2-hydroxybenzoate or salicylic acid benzyl ester. It is a clear to almost colorless fragrance ingredient with a faint sweet floral-balsamic odor and the molecular formula C14H12O3.
Q:
What are the main fragrance and cosmetic applications?

A: Benzyl salicylate is used as a base note and fixative in floral perfumes such as jasmine, lilac, lily, gardenia, and ylang types. It also appears in lotions, creams, shampoos, soaps, detergents, and fabric softeners to round out and stabilize the fragrance profile.
Q:
Is Benzyl Salicylate stable in alkaline soap and detergent systems?

A: Yes. It has good chemical stability in alkaline environments and is commonly used in soap, shampoo, and laundry or cleaning formulations where other aromatic esters may be less stable.
Q:
What specifications apply to the high-purity fragrance grade?

A: The high-purity grade is a colorless to nearly colorless liquid with a GC assay of at least 99.0%, refractive index about 1.577-1.582, specific gravity about 1.176-1.181, and low benzyl alcohol content. It is only slightly soluble in water and soluble in ethanol and standard fragrance solvents.
Q:
Is Benzyl Salicylate subject to IFRA or EU fragrance labeling limits?

A: Yes. Benzyl salicylate is an IFRA-regulated fragrance material and is listed as an EU cosmetic fragrance allergen, so finished-product formulators must respect category-specific concentration limits and labeling requirements under the applicable regulation.

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