Hexyl salicylate

At a glance

A soft, green, mimosa- and clover-like salicylate ester valued as a natural-smelling floral-herbal fixative, often associated with 'sunscreen' and floral fougere accords.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
laboratory production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ester
CAS number
6259-76-3
Profile
floral, slightly sweet, powdery
IFRA status
Restricted, concentration limits under IFRA standards (listed as "Hexyl salicylate", CAS 6259-76-3)
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-26