Phenyl salicylate

At a glance

A mild, faintly floral-balsamic compound used sparingly as a fixative; also historically used outside perfum 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
โš—๏ธ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ester
CAS number
118-55-8
Profile
floral, sweet, slightly powdery
IFRA status
Not restricted
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-09-01