Isoamyl salicylate

At a glance

A soft, green, faintly floral salicylate ester used as a natural-smelling fixative similar to other salicyla It is used by perfumers as one of many aroma-chemical building blocks that combine to form a fragrance's overall accord, rather than being worn as a scent on its own.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
produced synthetically
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ester
CAS number
87-20-7
Profile
floral, sweet, slightly fruity
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01