Description

Hexyl Salicylate is a versatile organic ester widely recognized for its role as a key fragrance ingredient and functional additive. Its primary value lies in its ability to impart a fresh, floral, and slightly herbal aroma, making it a cornerstone in modern perfumery. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and flavor & fragrance industries seeking to create sophisticated and stable scent profiles.

Application

• Fragrance Formulation: A primary component in perfumes, colognes, and eau de toilettes, valued for its fresh, balsamic, and long-lasting scent characteristics.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Used as a fragrance and masking agent in lotions, creams, shampoos, conditioners, soaps, and sunscreens.
• Flavor Enhancement: Employed in trace amounts to provide subtle herbal nuances in certain food and beverage flavorings.
• Functional Additive: Acts as a solvent and carrier for other fragrance compounds, improving blend stability and performance.
• Household & Industrial Products: Incorporated into air fresheners, detergents, fabric softeners, and cleaning products for a pleasant olfactory signature.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexyl Salicylate
CAS No.	6259-79-6
Molecular Formula	C13H18O3
Molecular Weight	222.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid hexyl ester; Salicylic acid hexyl ester; n-Hexyl salicylate; Hexyl salicylate (Fragrance Grade); NSC 406306; FEMA No. 2569
EINECS	228-408-6

Quality Control

Our Hexyl Salicylate is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure consistent purity and olfactory profile. We adhere to relevant industry standards for fragrance ingredients, including IFRA guidelines. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific gravity is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.035 - 1.055
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.505 - 1.515
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.