Benzyl salicylate

Colorless liquid

1.18 g · cm -3

24 ° C

168-170 ° C ( 16 hPa)

Low in water

Attention

2227 mg · kg -1 ( LD50, rat, oral)

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Salicylate or benzyl is the benzyl ester of salicylic acid. It is a viscous liquid which has a pleasant odor and little in alcohols and ethers is readily soluble in water. He is isolated from the essential oil of the country (Dianthus caryophyllus ) and is used as a stabilizer for perfumes and in sunscreen use.