Isobutyl salicylate
CAS 87-19-4
EC 201-729-9
Formula C11H14O3
MW 194.23 g/mol
Flavors & Fragrances Personal Care & CosmeticsPharmaceuticals & HealthcareFood & Nutrition Flavoring & Acidulant
Description
Isobutyl salicylate (CAS 87-19-4, EC 201-729-9) is an ester of salicylic acid and isobutanol, also identified by the trade designations FEMA 2213 and NSC 62140, and by the synonym 2-methylpropyl salicylate. It carries no assigned E-code and is classified under HS code 2918.23.5000.
In flavour applications, isobutyl salicylate contributes a sweet, orchid-like character to confectionery and beverage formulations, functioning as a modifier that rounds harsher top notes at low use levels. In personal care, it serves as a fragrance fixative in fine fragrances and skin preparations, where its moderate volatility helps anchor lighter aromatic components.
Isobutyl salicylate is available in flavour-grade quality meeting FCC specifications and in fragrance-grade material compliant with IFRA guidelines. It is registered under REACH and supplied in standard drum and IBC formats. Procurement teams should confirm grade suitability against applicable regional food or cosmetic regulations prior to use.
In flavour applications, isobutyl salicylate contributes a sweet, orchid-like character to confectionery and beverage formulations, functioning as a modifier that rounds harsher top notes at low use levels. In personal care, it serves as a fragrance fixative in fine fragrances and skin preparations, where its moderate volatility helps anchor lighter aromatic components.
Isobutyl salicylate is available in flavour-grade quality meeting FCC specifications and in fragrance-grade material compliant with IFRA guidelines. It is registered under REACH and supplied in standard drum and IBC formats. Procurement teams should confirm grade suitability against applicable regional food or cosmetic regulations prior to use.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 5.9 °C |
| Boiling Point | 261 °C |
| Density | 1.064 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 230 °F |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid; may have slightly yellowish tinge.Soluble in alcohol and mineral oil, insoluble in water and glycerol. Combustible. |
| Color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
| Odor | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. clover herbal orchid floral |
| Form | clear liquid |
| Water Solubility | 19.5mg/L at 20℃ |
| Vapor Pressure | 5Pa at 20℃ |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.509(lit.) |
| Log P | 4.09 at 21.9℃ |
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 2918.23.5000 |
| WGK (Germany) | 3 |
Other Names
2-methylpropyl salicylate2-IsobutoxycarbonylphenolIsobutyl o-hydroxybenzoateISOBUTYL 2-HYDROXYBENZOATESALICYLIC ACID ISOBUTYL ESTER
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