Flavors and Fragrances Benzyl Salicylate CAS 118-58-1 Food Additives Daily Chemical Raw Materials
Benzyl salicylate is an almost colorless, viscous liquid that solidifies at lower room temperatures. It has a light, slightly sweet aroma. Its boiling point is 300°C, and its melting point is 24-26°C. It is chemically soluble in ethanol, most fixed and volatile oils, slightly soluble in propylene glycol, insoluble in glycerin, and almost insoluble in water. Its natural form is found in ylang-ylang oil, carnation flowers, etc.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Benzyl Salicylate |
| CAS | 118-58-1 |
| MF | C14H12O3 |
| MW | 228.24 |
| EINECS | 204-262-9 |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
It is primarily used in the formulation of apricot, peach, banana, and raspberry flavors. It serves as a solvent for fragrances, particularly nitro-musk, and a fixative for artificial musk and floral fragrances. It also acts as a bactericidal preservative.
It is often used as a dissolving agent and fixative for both floral and non-floral fragrances. It is suitable for flavors such as:
- Carnation
- Ylang-ylang
- Jasmine
- Vanilla
- Lily of the valley
- Lilac
- Tuberose
- Various florals
It can also be used in trace amounts in edible flavors such as apricot, peach, plum, banana, and pear.
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