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Hexyl salicylate

CAS Number

6259-76-3

EC Number

228-408-6

Industries: Personal Care & Cosmetics Pharma & Healthcare

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What is Hexyl salicylate?

Hexyl salicylate (CAS 6259-76-3) is a synthetic fragrance ester used primarily in perfumery and cosmetic formulations.

Where is Hexyl salicylate used?

Fine fragrance and functional fragrance: warm, powdery floral notes blended into soaps, lotions, and fabric care products
Sun care: UV filter that protects formulations and substrates from photodegradation
Personal care: scent performance and light stabilization in moisturizers and hair care
Pharmaceutical topical formulations: controlled fragrance and mild UV protection in the same base
It delivers a soft, floral-woody scent character and functions as a UV-absorbing ingredient.

Commercial specifications

Purity typically 98% or higher
Packaging from small drums to bulk quantities

Other Names (Synonyms)

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What are the physical properties of Hexyl salicylate?

Boiling Point 290 °C (lit.)

Density 1.04 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Flash Point >230 °F

Color Colourless oily liquid.

Odor at 100.00 %. fresh herbal orchid green

Form neat

Water Solubility 0.28g/L(37 ºC)

Vapor Pressure 0.077Pa at 23℃

Refractive Index n 20/D 1.505(lit.)

Log P 5.5 at 30℃

How is Hexyl salicylate classified and handled safely? Learn More

Warning

GHS07· Irritant GHS08· Health Hazard GHS09· Environmental Hazard

Hazard Statements

H315 Causes skin irritation

H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction

H319 Causes serious eye irritation

H400 Very toxic to aquatic life

H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary Statements

P203 Obtain, consult and follow expert instructions for use.

P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.

P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Hexyl salicylate?

UN Number 3082

ADR Class 9

Packing Group III

Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids

WGK (Germany) 2