Amyl salicylate, 97%

About Amyl salicylate, 97%

Amyl salicylate is an ester in Synthesis grade carrying the CAS registry number 2050-08-0 at a purity of 97%. The compound has the formula C12H16O3, corresponding to a molecular weight of 208.25 g/mol. Systematically, it is named pentyl 2-hydroxybenzoate. It is also known as 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid pentyl ester or Pentyl salicylate.

In its supplied form it is a clear to colourless liquid. Solubility: soluble in alcohol, insoluble in water. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for cosmetics and personal care, solvent and extraction work and surfactants and detergency. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and cosmetics and personal care.

Available in 500 mL, 5 kg and 160 kg packs, Amyl salicylate is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Cosmetics & personal care
Solvent & extraction work
Surfactants & detergency

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Amyl salicylate, 97%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008710
CAS Number	2050-08-0
IUPAC name	pentyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
Molecular formula	C₁₂H₁₆O₃
Molecular weight	208.25 g/mol
Exact mass	208.1099
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	97%
HSN code	29420090
InChIKey	RANVDUNFZBMTBK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCCCOC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1O
PubChem CID	16299

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Clear to colourless liquid
Solubility	Soluble in alcohol, insoluble in water
LogP (XLogP3)	5.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	46.5 Å²
Synonyms	2-Hydroxybenzoic acid pentyl ester, Pentyl salicylate, Salicylic acid amyl ester, Salicylic acid pentyl ester, Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, pentyl ester, 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid, pentyl ester, Salicylic acid, amyl ester, Salicylic acid-pentyl ester, N-Amyl salicylate, Amylester kyseliny salicylove, Amyl Salicylate (Mixed Isomers 35/65), Amyl salicylate (mixture of isomers)

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P264, P270, P273, P301 + P317, P330, P391, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Amyl salicylate, 97%?

The CAS Registry Number of Amyl salicylate, 97% is 2050-08-0. It is also known as 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid pentyl ester, Pentyl salicylate, Salicylic acid amyl ester.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Amyl salicylate, 97%?

Amyl salicylate, 97% has the molecular formula C12H16O3 and a molecular weight of 208.25 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is pentyl 2-hydroxybenzoate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Amyl salicylate, 97% can I order?

We supply Amyl salicylate, 97% in Synthesis (97%) grade, in 500 mL, 5 kg, 160 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Amyl salicylate, 97%?

Yes. Every lot of Amyl salicylate, 97% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Amyl salicylate, 97% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Amyl salicylate, 97% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.