| Preferred name | benzyl salicylate |
| Trivial Name | Benzyl salicylate |
| Short Description | salicylic acid, benzyl ester |
| Formula | C14 H12 O3 |
| CAS Number | 118-58-1 |
| FEMA Number | 2151 |
| ECHA Number | 204-262-9 |
| FDA UNII | WAO5MNK9TU |
| Nikkaji Number | J36.457F |
| Beilstein Number | 2115365 |
| MDL | MFCD00020034 |
| COE Number | 436 |
| Bio Activity Summary | External link |
| NMR Predictor | External link |
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 904 benzyl salicylate |
| FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm | 118-58-1 ; BENZYL SALICYLATE |
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| Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 118-58-1 |
| Pubchem (cid): | 8363 |
| Pubchem (sid): | 134973879 |
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| tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
| (IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
| FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
| CHEMBL: | View |
| HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB29818 |
| FooDB: | FDB001029 |
| Export Tariff Code: | 2918.23.5000 |
| Typical G.C. | |
| VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
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| Wikipedia: | View |
| Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
| Molecular weight | 228.24723815918 |
| Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
| Pounds per Gallon | 9.761 to 9.827 |
| Specific gravity | @ 20 °C |
| Pounds per Gallon | 9.78 to 9.847 |
| Refractive Index | 1.579 to 1.583 @ 20 °C |
| Melting Point | 22 to 25°C @ 760 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 168 to 170°C @ 5 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 1 max KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.00017 mmHg @ 25 °C |
| Flash Point TCC Value | 180 °C TCC |
| logP (o/w) | 4.209 est |
| Shelf life | 24 months (or longer if stored properly.) |
| Storage notes | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
| Solubility | |
| deluent for candle fragrances | Yes |
| ethyl alcohol, 9 vol. 90% alcohol | Yes |
| fixed oils, most fixed oils | Yes |
| isopropyl myristate | Yes |
| kerosene | Yes |
| paraffin oil | Yes |
| water, 24.59 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
| water | No |
| glycerin | No |
| propylene glycol | No |
| Stability | |
| acid cleaner | Unspecified |
| antiperspirant | Unspecified |
| deo stick | Unspecified |
| detergent perborate | Unspecified |
| fabric softener | Unspecified |
| hair spray | Unspecified |
| non-discoloring in most media | Unspecified |
| shampoo | Unspecified |
| soap | Unspecified |
| Odor Type: Balsamic | |
| balsamic, clean, herbal, oily, sweet | |
| Odor strength | low |
| Substantivity | 384 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
| Luebke, William tgsc, (1982) | At 100.00 %. balsam clean herbal oily sweet |
| Flavor Type: Balsamic | |
| sweet, balsamic, orchid, herbal, soapy | |
| Luebke, William tgsc, (1982) | Sweet balsamic orchid herbal soapy |
| Useful in: savory spices, fruity red, fruity yellow, sweet others. | Sweet, balsamic, slightly medical |
| General comment | Balsamic, sweet |
| (data available) |
| Preferred SDS: View | |
| European information : | |
| Most important hazard(s): | |
| Xi - Irritant | |
| R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. R 43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 24 - Avoid contact with skin. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. | |
| Hazards identification | |
| Classification of the substance or mixture | |
| GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
| Skin sensitisation (Category 1), H317 Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 2), H371 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 2), H401 | |
| GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statement(s) | |
| H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H371 - May cause damage to organs H401 - Toxic to aquatic life | |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P309 + P311 - IF exposed or if you feel unwell: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this msds). P333 + P313 - IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337 + P313 - IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
| Human Experience: | |
| 30 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. | |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
| gavage-rat LD50 [sex: M] 2227 mg/kg (Fogleman & Margolin, 1970) oral-rat LD50 2227 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 11, Pg. 1029, 1973. | |
| Dermal Toxicity: | |
| skin-rabbit LD50 14150 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 11, Pg. 1029, 1973. | |
| Inhalation Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Category: | |||
| flavor and fragrance agents | |||
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search | |||
| IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
| IFRA Critical Effect: | |||
| Dermal sensitization | |||
| View the IFRA Standard | |||
| View IFRA Standards Library for complete information. | |||
| Please review Amendment 49 IFRA documentation for complete information. | |||
| IFRA RESTRICTION LIMITS IN THE FINISHED PRODUCT (%): | |||
| Category 1: Products applied to the lips | |||
| 1.30 % | |||
| Category 2: Products applied to the axillae | |||
| 0.39 % | |||
| Category 3: Products applied to the face/body using fingertips | |||
| 7.80 % | |||
| Category 4: Products related to fine fragrance | |||
| 7.30 % | |||
| Category 5: Products applied to the face and body using the hands (palms), primarily leave-on | |||
| Category 5A: Body lotion products applied to the body using the hands (palms), primarily leave-on | |||
| 1.90 % | |||
| Category 5B: Face moisturizer products applied to the face using the hands (palms), primarily leave-on | |||
| 1.90 % | |||
| Category 5C: Hand cream products applied to the hands using the hands (palms), primarily leave-on | |||
| 1.90 % | |||
| Category 5D: Baby Creams, baby Oils and baby talc | |||
| 1.90 % | |||
| Category 6: Products with oral and lip exposure | |||
| 4.30 % | |||
| Category 7: Products applied to the hair with some hand contact | |||
| Category 7A: Rinse-off products applied to the hair with some hand contact | |||
| 15.00 % | |||
| Category 7B: Leave-on products applied to the hair with some hand contact | |||
| 15.00 % | |||
| Category 8: Products with significant anogenital exposure | |||
| 0.77 % | |||
| Category 9: Products with body and hand exposure, primarily rinse off | |||
| 14.00 % | |||
| Category 10: Household care products with mostly hand contact | |||
| Category 10A: Household care excluding aerosol products (excluding aerosol/spray products) | |||
| 51.00 % | |||
| Category 10B: Household aerosol/spray products | |||
| 51.00 % | |||
| Category 11: Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate | |||
| Category 11A: Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate without UV exposure | |||
| 28.00 % | |||
| Category 11B: Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate with potential UV exposure | |||
| 28.00 % | |||
| Category 12: Products not intended for direct skin contact, minimal or insignificant transfer to skin | |||
| No Restriction | |||
| Notes: | |||
| IFRA FLAVOR REQUIREMENTS: | |||
Due to the possible ingestion of small amounts of fragrance ingredients from their use in products in Categories 1 and 6, materials must not only comply with IFRA Standards but must also be recognized as safe as a flavoring ingredient as defined by the IOFI Code of Practice (www.iofi.org). For more details see chapter 1 of the Guidance for the use of IFRA Standards. | |||
| use level in formulae for use in cosmetics: | |||
| 15.7900 % | |||
| Dermal Systemic Exposure in Cosmetic Products: | |||
| 0.40 mg/kg/day (IFRA, 2002) | |||
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 26.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 29.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
| Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
| The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
| publication number: 3 | |||
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| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
| baked goods: | 0.01000 | 2.20000 | |
| beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 1.40000 | |
| beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
| breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
| cheese: | - | - | |
| chewing gum: | - | - | |
| condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
| confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
| egg products: | - | - | |
| fats / oils: | - | - | |
| fish products: | - | - | |
| frozen dairy: | - | 0.89000 | |
| fruit ices: | - | 0.89000 | |
| gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
| granulated sugar: | - | - | |
| gravies: | - | - | |
| hard candy: | - | 1.80000 | |
| imitation dairy: | - | - | |
| instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
| jams / jellies: | - | - | |
| meat products: | - | - | |
| milk products: | - | - | |
| nut products: | - | - | |
| other grains: | - | - | |
| poultry: | - | - | |
| processed fruits: | - | - | |
| processed vegetables: | - | - | |
| reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
| seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
| snack foods: | - | - | |
| soft candy: | - | - | |
| soups: | - | - | |
| sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
| sweet sauces: | - | - | |
| European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
| European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
| Opinion of the Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) on a request from the Commission related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 20 (FGE.20): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical group 23 View page or View pdf |
| Flavouring Group Evaluation 52 (FGE.52): Consideration of hydroxy- and alkoxy-substituted benzyl derivatives evaluated by JECFA (57th meeting) structurally related to benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.20 (2005) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) View page or View pdf |
| Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 1 (FGE.20Rev1): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids and related esters from chemical group 23 View page or View pdf |
| Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 2 (FGE.20Rev2): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical groups 23 and 30 View page or View pdf |
| Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 3(FGE.20Rev3): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical groups 23 and 30 View page or View pdf |
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| EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):118-58-1 |
| EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
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| Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :8363 |
| National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
| SCCNFP:opinion |
| WGK Germany:2 |
| benzyl 2-hydroxybenzoate |
| Chemidplus:0000118581 |
| EPA/NOAA CAMEO:hazardous materials |
| RTECS:VO1750000 for cas# 118-58-1 |