middle note floral

Amyl Salicylate

Also known as: Pentyl salicylate, Pentyl 2-hydroxybenzoate

Soft, herbaceous, floral, slightly balsamic, clover-like

IFRA Restriction

This is the maximum allowed percentage of this material in the total finished product, not in the fragrance concentrate.

For example, if a fine fragrance (Category 4A) contains 20% fragrance oil, and IFRA allows 10% of this material, the material can be up to 50% of the fragrance concentrate (10% ÷ 20% = 50%).

EU Allergen

This ingredient is classified as an EU allergen under the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.

Labeling thresholds:

  • 0.001% in leave-on products
  • 0.01% in rinse-off products
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CAS 2050-08-0
Manufacturers Symrise, BASF

About Amyl Salicylate

A salicylate ester with a soft, herbaceous-floral character.

Molecular Information
Molecular Formula C12H16O3
Molecular Weight 208.25 g/mol
Boiling Point 268.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
InChIKey RANVDUNFZBMTBK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Sources: PubChem

Safety Information
Warning

GHS Classification

Acute toxicity, oralHazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazardHazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard

Hazard Statements

  • H302: Harmful if swallowed
  • H400: Very toxic to aquatic life
  • H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
  • H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Sources: PubChem