【CAS】118-61-6
Alias: 2-hydroxy-benzoicaciethylester;Benzoicacid,2-hydroxy-,ethylester
Molecular formula: C9H10O3 Relative molecular mass: 166.17
Structural formula:
1.Product Property
Ethyl salicylate (food grade) is a colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid with a characteristic wintergreen odor.
2.
| Parameter | Specification (Food Grade) |
| Appearance | Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| Assay (GC) | ≥ 99.0% |
| Odor | Characteristic wintergreen odor |
| Acidity (as salicylic acid) | ≤ 0.1% |
| Refractive Index (20°C) | 1.520 – 1.523 |
| Density (20°C) | 1.130 – 1.135 g/cm³ |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 3 ppm |
3.Application scope and Usage
It is used for preparing perfumes for daily soaps, also for pharmaceuticals, and is widely applied in fields such as organic synthesis, medicine, synthetic fragrances and industrial solvents.
4.Package and Storage
Ethyl Salicylate (Food Grade) should be packaged in airtight, light-resistant containers and stored in a cool (<25°C), dry, well-ventilated area away from heat and direct sunlight. Avoid contact with strong oxidizers and reactive metals (e.g., copper, aluminum). Shelf life is typically 24 months when properly sealed.
