Benzyl salicylate
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Benzyl 2-hydroxybenzoate | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.003.876 |
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| Properties | |
| C14H12O3 | |
| Molar mass | 228.247 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Density | 1.17 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 24 to 25 °C (75 to 77 °F; 297 to 298 K) |
| Boiling point | 318 °C (604 °F; 591 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Benzyl salicylate is an organic compound with the formula HOC6H4CO2CH2C6H5. it is the benzyl ester of salicylic acid. A colorless oil, it is used in cosmetics as a fragrance additive or UV light absorber.