Ethyl salicylate

At a glance

A sweet, wintergreen-like ester with a minty-medicinal character distinct from other salicylates, used sparingly for its distinctive cooling sweetness.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ester
CAS number
118-61-6
Profile
floral, sweet, slightly fruity
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01