Hexyl salicylate
CAS 6259-76-3
EC 228-408-6
Formula C13H18O3
MW 222.28 g/mol
Oils, Fats & Waxes Personal Care & CosmeticsPharmaceuticals & Healthcare Flavoring & AcidulantUV Protection & Stabilization
Description
Hexyl salicylate (CAS 6259-76-3, EC 228-408-6) is an ester formed from salicylic acid and hexanol, belonging to the salicylate family of UV-absorbing fragrance compounds. It carries no assigned E-code and is commercially referenced under synonyms including 1-hexyl salicylate and n-hexyl salicylate.
In personal care formulations, hexyl salicylate functions as a UVB filter by absorbing ultraviolet radiation in the 290-320 nm range, reducing photodegradation of sensitive ingredients in sunscreens and leave-on products. It also contributes a mild floral-herbal scent profile, making it a functional dual-purpose ingredient in fragrance-containing cosmetics and topical pharmaceutical preparations.
Hexyl salicylate is supplied in neat liquid form and is subject to REACH registration requirements within the EU. Procurement teams should verify conformance with IFRA guidelines and relevant cosmetic regulation (EC 1223/2009) when specifying for personal care applications. Packaging formats typically include drums and intermediate bulk containers.
In personal care formulations, hexyl salicylate functions as a UVB filter by absorbing ultraviolet radiation in the 290-320 nm range, reducing photodegradation of sensitive ingredients in sunscreens and leave-on products. It also contributes a mild floral-herbal scent profile, making it a functional dual-purpose ingredient in fragrance-containing cosmetics and topical pharmaceutical preparations.
Hexyl salicylate is supplied in neat liquid form and is subject to REACH registration requirements within the EU. Procurement teams should verify conformance with IFRA guidelines and relevant cosmetic regulation (EC 1223/2009) when specifying for personal care applications. Packaging formats typically include drums and intermediate bulk containers.
Physical Properties
| 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℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS07 GHS08 GHS09
H
H315H317H319H400H410
P
P203P261P264P272P273P280P318P321P391P405P501P264+P265P302+P352P332+P317P333+P317P337+P317P362+P364P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| UN Number | 3082 |
| ADR Class | 9 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 2 |
Other Names
Hexyl 2-HydroxybenzoateHexyl 2-hydroxybenzoic acid1-hexylsalicylate1-Hexyl salicylateN-HEXYL SALICYLATEHEXYL SALICYLATE, N-
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