propyl salicylate
2-hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester
Identification
| Name | propyl salicylate |
| IUPAC | propyl 2-hydroxybenzoate |
| CAS Number | 607-90-9 |
| EINECS | 210-145-3 |
| FDA UNII | 8CP40IDZ6D |
| Molecular Formula | C10 H12 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 180.20324000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00045763 |
| Nikkaji Number | J47.837G |
| XlogP3 | 3.80 (est) |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white to pale yellow solid (est) |
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.09700 to 1.10100 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 9.139 to 9.172 |
| Refractive Index | 1.51400 to 1.51700 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Melting Point | 96.00 to 97.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 239.00 to 240.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.027000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 213.00 °F. TCC ( 100.56 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 3.800 |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
| Similar Items | note |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Recommendation for propyl salicylate usage levels up to | 2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| Recommendation for propyl salicylate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
2-
hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester
propyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
propyl o-hydroxybenzoate
propyl ortho-hydroxybenzoate
salicylic acid propyl ester
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