Cosmetic ingredient

BENZYL SALICYLATE

Benzyl salicylate is the English name used for BENZYL SALICYLATE in the INCI nomenclature. The record describes it as the ester of benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid, and gives Benzyl salicylate as its chemical name.

Molecular structure of BENZYL SALICYLATE
2D molecular structure
CAS number
118-58-1
EC number
204-262-9
Molecular formula
C14H12O3
Molecular weight
228.24
Chemical name
Benzyl salicylate
InChIKey
ZCTQGTTXIYCGGC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

What it is

Benzyl salicylate is the English name used for BENZYL SALICYLATE in the INCI nomenclature. The record describes it as the ester of benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid, and gives Benzyl salicylate as its chemical name.

The available identification includes CAS number 118-58-1 and EC number 204-262-9. These details accompany the technical designation and distinguish this record beyond the INCI name.

What it does in a formula

BENZYL SALICYLATE is classified as PERFUMING and LIGHT STABILIZER. The record brings together the role of perfuming within a formula and the classification of light stabilizer.

These two functions describe roles assigned to the ingredient in a cosmetic composition. They do not state the concentration used or establish an effect for a finished product in a particular situation.

Conditions and care

The record lists cosmetic restriction III/75 for BENZYL SALICYLATE. The code appears without a maximum concentration, condition of use or accompanying text that explains its application in this entry.

For that reason, the code should not be turned into use guidance or a safety assessment. The record confirms that the restriction exists, but provides no basis for setting limits beyond the information shown.

Recorded conditions

Restrictions and conditions of use

Cosmetic restriction
III/75
Catalogue presence

Products containing this ingredient

The list follows the composition declared by the source record and preserves the name found there.