Amyl Salicylate (Kosher/Halal)

Basic Information of Amyl Salicylate

CAS No.:	2050-08-0
EC No.:	218-080-2
Linear Formula:	C12H16O3
Molecular Weight:	208.25
Appearance:	Colorless to pale yellow, clear liquid
Odor:	Powerful, sweet floral, herbaceous, clover, slight metallic/green note
Odor Type:	Floral
Boiling Point:	270°C
Density:	1.056
Solubility:	Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol, oils, and most organic solvents.
Flash Point:	>93.3°
Chemical Structure:

Application Overview

Amyl Salicylate's high tenacity, blending capability, and distinctive herbaceous profile make it essential in many long-lasting scent applications:

• Fine Fragrances (Fougère/Chypre): It is a fundamental component of the fougère structure (alongside lavender, coumarin, and moss). It imparts the necessary herbal-sweetness and a tenacious green heart note, vital in masculine and unisex scents.

• Soaps and Detergents: Its exceptional stability in alkaline media and high diffusion make it perfect for use in laundry powders, fabric softeners, and bar soaps, where it provides a persistent, fresh, and slightly sweet herbal scent.

• Green and Floral Accords: It is used to add a warm, natural green-leaf or clover note to floral compositions (such as carnation, tuberose, and ylang-ylang), improving depth and longevity.

• UV Filter and Fixative: In certain non-fragrance cosmetic applications, the salicylate structure can function as a weak UV filter. In perfumery, its low volatility helps fix more volatile top notes.

• Batch-to-Batch Odor Consistency: Our final product undergoes advanced gas chromatography (GC) purity analysis and sensory evaluation by expert perfumers, ensuring that the critical herbaceous-clover profile is consistent across every batch, providing high predictability for your formulations.