Benzyl salicylate

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CASNo = 118-58-1
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SMILES = O=C(OCc1ccccc1)c2ccccc2O
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Formula = C₁₄H₁₂O₃
MolarMass = 228.25 g/mol
Appearance = colorless liquid
Density = 1.17 g/cm³
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Benzyl salicylate is a salicylic acid benzyl ester, a chemical compound most frequently used in cosmetics. It appears as an almost colourless liquid and is rather faint or odorless in nature.

It is used as a solvent for "Synthetic musks & as a Fixative in Floral compositions such as Jasmine, Liliac, Lily etc." [ [http://www.krupascientific.com/benzyl_salicylate.htm BENZYL SALICYLATE : Solvent for Synthetic Musks & Fixative in Floral Compositions ] ]

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* [http://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/data/rw1001791.html Data and structure]