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Hexyl salicylate

Hexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate

Ester salicylate · Salicylate ester · C₁₃H₁₈O₃

Chemical structure of Hexyl salicylate
2D structure PubChem / NCI CIR

Chemical info

CAS number CAS
6259-76-3
Molecular formula
C₁₃H₁₈O₃
Molecular weight
222.28 g/mol
Origin
Synthetic
Odor family
Floral
Note
Base
Aroma
Green, floral and lightly herbal, suggesting clover and azalea; soft.

History

Hexyl salicylate is one of the high-volume salicylates in perfume and household products. The EU now sets product-specific limits in Annex III, entry 380.

In perfumery

Used as a base for green florals and to bind floral notes together.

Connections

EvokesClover

Regulatory status

EU limits by product type
IFRA 51
Restricted by an IFRA Standard (entry "Hexyl salicylate"), current version issued at Amendment 49. Maximum levels differ across the 12 product categories.
EU CosReg
Annex III, entry 380: maximum 2% in hydroalcoholic fragrances, 0.5% in rinse-off, 0.3% in most leave-on products, 0.001% in toothpaste and mouthwash; separate limits for products for children under 3.
EU allergen 2023/1545
Not on the list of fragrance allergens requiring labelling, including after Regulation (EU) 2023/1545.

Sources

  1. NCI/CADD Chemical Identifier Resolver, CAS 6259-76-3
  2. IFRA Standards Library, Amendments up to 51
  3. Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated text of 18.05.2026, Annexes II and III