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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(IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
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 |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :8363 |
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WGK Germany:2 |
benzyl 2-hydroxybenzoate |
Chemidplus:0000118581 |
EPA/NOAA CAMEO:hazardous materials |
RTECS:VO1750000 for cas# 118-58-1 |