Hexyl Salicylate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 6259-76-3, N-HEXYL SALICYLATE, 1-Hexyl salicylate, Benzoic acid, Hexyl ester
Synthetic
Fragrance
Chemical Exfoliant
Not Clean
Benzoic Acid, 2-hydroxy-, 2-hexyl ester
Formula
C13H18O3
Mol. Weight
222.28
CAS #
6259-76-3
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid; Dry Powder, Liquid, Other Solid
Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Provides scent
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester developed as a fragrance ingredient and mild exfoliating agent in modern cosmetics. Created to provide both scent and gentle keratolytic benefits in skincare formulations.
EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.001%
0%0%
Reg. Limit
EU/SCCS limit: 0.001% in children. Opinion: SCCS/1668/24
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR