Hexyl Salicylate

Also known as: Hexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, hexyl ester, Hexyl o-hydroxybenzoate

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%).

CAS 6259-76-3

Molecular Information
Molecular Formula C13H18O3
Molecular Weight 222.28 g/mol
InChIKey DUKPKQFHJQGTGU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Sources: PubChem

Safety Information
Warning

GHS Classification

Reproductive toxicitySensitization, Skin

Hazard Statements

  • H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction
  • H361d: Suspected of damaging the unborn child
Sources: PubChem (EU Harmonized Classification)