ISOAMYL SALICYLATE

Independent reference data for ISOAMYL SALICYLATE (CAS 87-20-7), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional ClassesFlavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Synonyms and trade names

Isoamyl salicylate; 87-20-7; 3-Methylbutyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; Isopentyl salicylate; 3-Methylbutyl salicylate; Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 3-methylbutyl ester; Salicylic acid, isopentyl ester; FEMA No. 2084; 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid, 3-methylbutyl ester; M25E4ZMR0N; DTXSID9041655; NSC-7952; RefChem:149007; DTXCID7021655; 201-730-4; Isopentyl 2-Hydroxybenzoate

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Fruit No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	0.1% (1 / 711)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	0.1% (1 / 711)
Reported hazard statements	H302 (26.2%), H411 (99.7%)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 0.1% (1 of 711) of reports.

H302 (26.2%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

What the public record says

ISOAMYL SALICYLATE is identified by CAS 87-20-7, molecular formula C12H16O3 and molecular weight 208.11 g/mol. UNII M25E4ZMR0N; ChEBI 173601; InChIKey PMGCQNGBLMMXEW-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 277.00 to 278.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 277 °C; Solubility: 0.145 mg/mL at 25 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.