Benzyl Salicylate is a clear almost colourless liquid that has a mild balsamic, sweetly floral note possessing excellent blending capabilities. Benzyl Salicylate is a versatile modifier in floral fragrances with a floral fruity character and is often used in oriental-type perfumes to infuse them with blossom and herbal notes.

Properties :

CAS No: 118-58-1
Odour Description: Floral, Sweet, Balsamic
Odour Family: Floral
Molecular weight:228.24 g/mol
Formula: C₁₄H₁₂O₃
Appearance: Clear, colourless liquid

Typical Uses & Applications :

Benzyl Salicylate is often used for its ‘cosmetic notes’ as a base for heavy florals such as ylang, gardenia, jasmine, lily etc. It is also used in functional products such as soap, shampoo and fabric softener.