Isoamyl Salicylate

CAS: 87-20-7

BaseFloral
Identifiers
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CAS number
87-20-7
CAS (all sources)
87-20-7
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CAS (PerfumersWorld)
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CAS (FraterWork)
87-20-7
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INCI name (FraterWork)
ISOAMYL SALICYLATE
IUPAC name (FraterWork)
3-Methylbutyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
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Synonyms (PerfumersWorld)
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Synonyms (FraterWork)
Isopentyl salicylate
Scent profile
Note type (FraterWork)
Base Note
Odour family (FraterWork)
Floral
Odour profile (FraterWork)
Isoamyl salicylate presents a sweet, herbaceous floral character with distinct clover-like facets and subtle honey undertones.
Longevity (FraterWork)
Lasts > 124 hours on a smelling strip.
Appearance (FraterWork)
Colourless liquid
Descriptions
Comment (FraterWork)
Isoamyl salicylate offers an orchid-like floralcy with balsamic warmth, while amyl salicylate presents a greener, more herbaceous character reminiscent of clover. This olfactory distinction stems from their different molecular structures. Isoamyl salicylate excels in creating sophisticated floral accords, particularly orchid, lilac and hyacinth notes. Use at 1-5% concentration in fine fragrances, floral compositions, and fougères. It functions brilliantly as a middle-note modifier, enhancing complexity and diffusion. See our demo formula “Kayak ”below of Jean Carles' Canoe (for Dana) which illustrates the use of this material in overdose. While both the iso and standard forms of this material have uses, if you're only going to purchase one, we recommend Isoamyl Salicylate for its versatility across multiple fragrance families. aromachem Best Seller Missing_EU/Specs MISSING_HS_CODE_ORIGIN missing_IFRA51 missing_info no_reg
Notes
Isoamyl salicylate offers an orchid-like floralcy with balsamic warmth, while amyl salicylate presents a greener, more herbaceous character reminiscent of clover. This olfactory distinction stems from their different molecular structures. Isoamyl salicylate excels in creating sophisticated floral accords, particularly orchid, lilac and hyacinth notes. Use at 1-5% concentration in fine fragrances, floral compositions, and fougères. It functions brilliantly as a middle-note modifier, enhancing complexity and diffusion. See our demo formula “Kayak ”below of Jean Carles' Canoe (for Dana) which illustrates the use of this material in overdose. While both the iso and standard forms of this material have uses, if you're only going to purchase one, we recommend Isoamyl Salicylate for its versatility across multiple fragrance families. aromachem Best Seller Missing_EU/Specs MISSING_HS_CODE_ORIGIN missing_IFRA51 missing_info no_reg
Usage
Average use (FraterWork)
2.4% in a perfume compound
Uses (FraterWork)
Essential in orchid, clover, and honeysuckle accords; modifies jasmine and tropical florals.
IFRA 51 (FraterWork)
No restriction for category 4

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