Ethyl salicylate
CAS 118-61-6
EC 204-265-5
Formula C9H10O3
MW 166.17 g/mol
Flavors & Fragrances Personal Care & CosmeticsPharmaceuticals & HealthcarePlastics & PolymersPrinting & Packaging Antioxidant & StabilizerUV Protection & StabilizationPreservation & BiocideSolvent & Carrier
Description
Ethyl salicylate (CAS 118-61-6), also known commercially as Mesotol, Salotan, Salstan, and Sal Ethyl, is an ester of salicylic acid and ethanol classified under FEMA 2458. It carries no E-code designation and is registered under EC 204-265-5. It belongs to the flavors and fragrances category with documented functions spanning UV stabilization, antioxidant activity, and preservation.
In personal care and cosmetic formulations, ethyl salicylate absorbs UV radiation in the UVB range, reducing photodegradation of active ingredients and packaging materials. In pharmaceutical and polymer applications, it acts as an antioxidant stabilizer by interrupting oxidative chain reactions, extending shelf life and structural integrity of finished products.
Ethyl salicylate is supplied as a liquid and is available in grades compliant with REACH registration requirements. It is classified under HS code 29182390 for customs purposes. Procurement teams should confirm FCC or Ph.Eur. grade availability with the supplier based on end-use application requirements.
In personal care and cosmetic formulations, ethyl salicylate absorbs UV radiation in the UVB range, reducing photodegradation of active ingredients and packaging materials. In pharmaceutical and polymer applications, it acts as an antioxidant stabilizer by interrupting oxidative chain reactions, extending shelf life and structural integrity of finished products.
Ethyl salicylate is supplied as a liquid and is available in grades compliant with REACH registration requirements. It is classified under HS code 29182390 for customs purposes. Procurement teams should confirm FCC or Ph.Eur. grade availability with the supplier based on end-use application requirements.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 1 °C |
| Boiling Point | 222 °C |
| Density | 1.125 g/cm³ @ Press: 750 Torr |
| Flash Point | 225 °F |
| Appearance | clear colourless to pale yellow liquid |
| Color | Clear colorless to pale yellow |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. sweet wintergreen mint floral spicy balsam |
| Form | Liquid |
| Water Solubility | slightly soluble |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.05 mm Hg ( 25 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.522(lit.) |
| Log P | 3.07 at 21.9℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS07
H
H302
P
P264P270P330P501P301+P317
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29182390 |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
ethyl 2-hydroxybenzoateSalstanMesotolSalotanSal EthylSalicylic ether
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