CAS 118-55-8PubChem CID 8361
Phenyl Salicylate
Phenyl salicylate is a benzoate ester that is the phenyl ester of salicylic acid. Also known as salol, it can be formed by heating salicylic acid with phenol and is used in the manufacture of some polymers, lacquers, adhesives, waxes and polishes. It has a role as an ultraviolet filter. It is a member of salicylates, a member of phenols and a benzoate ester. It is functionally related to a salicylic acid. — ChEBI
- IUPAC name
- phenyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
- Molecular formula
- C13H10O3
- Molecular weight
- 214.22 g/mol
- Exact mass
- 214.062994177 Da
- XLogP3
- 3.8
- Topological polar surface area
- 46.5 Ų
- Hydrogen-bond donors
- 1
- Hydrogen-bond acceptors
- 3
- Covalent units
- 1
- Defined stereocentres
- 0
Also known as
SalolPhenol salicylateSalphenylMusol2-PhenoxycarbonylphenolBenzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, phenyl ester2-Hydroxybenzoic acid phenyl esterSalicylic acid, phenyl ester
16 more reported names
Phenyl-2-hydroxybenzoateFenylester kyseliny salicylove2-Hydroxy-benzoic acid phenyl esterSeesorb 201Seesorb K 2012-Hydroxybenzoic acid, phenyl esterNSC-33406FEMA NO. 396028A37T47QOCHEBI:34918RefChem:861632204-259-2Salicylic Acid Phenyl EsterphenylsalicylateNSC 33406Fenylester kyseliny salicylove [Czech]
External database identifiers
- ChEBI:CHEBI:34918
- ChEMBL:CHEMBL1339216
- EPA DTXSID:DTXSID6021957
- PubMed:26321725
- PubMed:24004914
- PubMed:23015476
- PubMed:22432444
- PubMed:22197706
- PubMed:21589569
- PubMed:21389553
- PubMed:21333302
- PubMed:20673861
- PubMed:20524703
- PubMed:20365736
- PubMed:19449852
Evidence from additional scientific databases
NIH PubChem PUG-View
Exact identifier match8361
Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.
- Boiling Point: 172-173 Source: DrugBank
- Boiling Point: 172.00 to 173.00 °C. @ 12.00 mm Hg Source: Human Metabolome Database (HMDB)
- Boiling Point: 172-173 °C (12 mm Hg) Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
- Melting Point: 41-43 Source: DrugBank
- Melting Point: 43 °C Source: Human Metabolome Database (HMDB)
- Physical Description: Dry Powder Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
- Physical Description: White solid with a pleasant odor; [Merck Index] White crystals; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Physical Description: Solid Source: Human Metabolome Database (HMDB)
- Physical Description: White crystalline solid Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
- Solubility: insoluble Source: DrugBank
- Solubility: 0.15 mg/mL at 25 °C Source: Human Metabolome Database (HMDB)
- Solubility: insoluble in water; soluble in 50% Heptane Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
- Solubility: moderately soluble (in ethanol) Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
- Vapor Pressure: 0.00000817 [mmHg] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Carcinogen Classification: No indication of carcinogenicity to humans (not listed by IARC). Source: Toxin and Toxin Target Database (T3DB)
- Note: This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 12.6% (92 of 729) of reports. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Signal: Warning Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- GHS Hazard Statements: H315 (85.9%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]; H319 (84.5%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H335 (84.1%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Precautionary Statement Codes: P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 729 reports by companies from 14 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 92 of 729 reports by companies.; There are 13 notifications provided by 637 of 729 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Industry Uses: Absorbent Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
- Sources/Uses: Used to make polymers; Also used as a drug (analgesic/antipyretic/anti-inflammatory) and ingredient in lacquers, adhesives, waxes, polishes, suntan products, and plastics (absorbs light and prevents discoloration); [Merck Index] Used as an antioxidant and stabilizer/thickener for foods; [FDA] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides) [Category: Paint]; Working with Glues and Adhesives [Category: Other] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
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