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Benzyl 2-hydroxybenzoate | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.003.876 
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA) |
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| Properties | |
| C14H12O3 | |
| Molar mass | 228.247 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Density | 1.17 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 24 to 25 °C (75 to 77 °F; 297 to 298 K) |
| Boiling point | 318 °C (604 °F; 591 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
Benzyl salicylate is a salicylic acid benzyl ester, a chemical compound most frequently used in cosmetics as a fragrance additive or UV light absorber. It appears as an almost colorless liquid with a mild odor described as "very faint, sweet-floral, slightly balsamic" by some, while others smell nothing at all. There is debate whether the odour is caused solely by impurities or a genetic predisposition.[1] It occurs naturally in a variety of plants and plant extracts and is widely used in blends of fragrance materials.[2]
There is some evidence that people may become sensitized to this material[3] and as a result, there is a restriction standard concerning the use of this material in fragrances by the International Fragrance Association.[4]
It is used as a solvent for crystalline synthetic musks and as a component and fixative in floral perfumes such as carnation, jasmine, lilac, and wallflower.[5]
