Benzyl salicylate
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Benzyl salicylate | |
|---|---|
 |
|
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | [118-58-1] |
| SMILES | O=C(OCc1ccccc1)c2ccccc2O |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C14H12O3 |
| Molar mass | 228.25 g/mol |
| Appearance | colorless liquid |
| Density | 1.17 g/cm3 |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
|
Benzyl salicylate is a salicylic acid benzyl ester, a chemical compound most frequently used in cosmetics. It appears as an almost colourless liquid and is rather faint or odorless in nature.
It is used as a solvent for "Synthetic musks & as a Fixative in Floral compositions such as Jasmine, Liliac, Lily etc."[1]
[edit] References
[edit] External links
 |
This chemistry article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
