Flavors & Fragrances
REACH
Amyl salicylate
CAS Number
2050-08-0
EC Number
218-080-2
What is Amyl salicylate?
Amyl salicylate is a synthetic ester used primarily as a fragrance ingredient, with a sweet, floral, herbaceous scent. Also known as pentyl 2-hydroxybenzoate.
Where is Amyl salicylate used?
- Personal care and cosmetics: fresh, clover-like floral note in perfumes, soaps and lotions
- Coatings and printing inks: solvent carrier improving resin compatibility and controlled film formation
- Adhesives and sealants: viscosity adjustment and plasticizing carrier for polymer blends
- Specialty coatings: solvent with controlled evaporation
- It functions as a fragrance component and fixative in finished formulations.
Good to know: Fragrance-grade purity meets industry quality benchmarks; technical-grade material is also offered for industrial solvent applications. IFRA conformance documentation is provided where required.
Commercial specifications
- Fragrance-grade purity
- Technical grade for industrial solvent use
- Bulk and drum packaging
Other Names (Synonyms)
Salicylic acid, pentyl ester|Salicylic acid, amyl ester|Pentyl 2-hydroxybenzoate|N-Amyl salicylate|Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, pentyl ester|2-Hydroxybenzoic acid, pentyl ester|Pentyl salicylate|VZO9C30208
What are the physical properties of Amyl salicylate?
Melting Point -12°
Boiling Point 90-92 °C @ Press: 2 Torr
Density 1.0552 g/cm³ @ Temp: 27 °C
Flash Point >93.3°
Color Colourless
Odor at 100.00 %. herbal floral clover azalea green sweet chocolate
Form Oil
Water Solubility 5.5mg/L at 20℃
Vapor Pressure 0.24Pa at 20℃
Refractive Index 1.512
Log P 4.4
How is Amyl salicylate classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS07· Irritant GHS09· Environmental Hazard
Hazard Statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary Statements
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P330 Rinse mouth.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Amyl salicylate?
UN Number 3082
ADR Class 9
Packing Group III
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids
WGK (Germany) 2