Prenyl Salicylate (also known as 3-methyl-2-butenyl salicylate, CAS: 68555-58-8) is a high-grade, synthetic aroma chemical belonging to the salicylate ester family. With the molecular formula C₁₂H₁₄O₃ and a molecular weight of 206.24 g/mol, this prenylated ester is created by combining salicylic acid with a prenyl (3-methyl-2-buten-1-yl) alcohol moiety. As a clear to slightly cloudy, colorless to light yellow liquid, it is a powerful and versatile ingredient used globally in fine fragrances, cosmetics, and household products. Its unique C12 prenylated structure and moderate lipophilicity (Log KOW ~4.41) differentiate it from shorter-chain salicylates, directly influencing its odor character, tenacity, and performance in complex formulations.
Olfactory Profile & Key Characteristics
Prenyl Salicylate offers a powerful, multi-faceted odor profile that is both complex and highly substantive. Its aromatic structure can be described as:
- Floral Core: A powerful floral, orchid, and ylang-ylang bouquet.
- Green Facets: Sweet-herbaceous notes with a gentle green twist.
- Supporting Notes: Light woody undertones with metallic nuances.
This rich, creamy, and long-lasting scent makes it a favorite among perfumers for its ability to “bloom” in the heart of a fragrance and bridge the gap between delicate naturals and sturdy synthetics.
Core Application Fields
Prenyl Salicylate is widely utilized as a perfuming component across several key sectors:
1. Fine Fragrances & Perfumery (≈50-60% of demand).
As a heart/base note component, Prenyl Salicylate is valued for its ability to create a “blooming bouquet” in floral and tropical fruit creations. It provides green facets to compositions like orchid, ylang-ylang, and hyacinth, and blends particularly well with all kinds of floral or fougere accords. Major manufacturers like Symrise recommend use levels of 0.1% to 5% in fragrance concentrates.
2. Cosmetics & Personal Care (≈20-25% of demand).
Thanks to its stability and safety profile, Prenyl Salicylate is used to impart long-lasting, sophisticated floral aromas to a wide variety of products. It demonstrates good stability in body lotions, shampoos, soaps, and deodorants (roll-on).
3. Household & Cleaning Products (≈15-20% of demand).
Its excellent stability in various formulations makes it suitable for household applications. Prenyl Salicylate shows good stability in concentrated detergent powders, citric acid-based cleaners, and APC liquids. However, it demonstrates poor stability in bleach formulations.
Key Benefits for Formulators
- Long-Lasting Radiance: Implements long-lasting effects, radiance, and uniqueness to fragrance compositions.
- Versatile Floral Builder: A powerful and versatile building block for creating complex, sophisticated floral accords.
- Excellent Stability: Good to very good stability in a wide range of cosmetic and household applications.
- Readily Biodegradable: Demonstrates 86.0% biodegradability.
- IFRA Compliance: Compliant with IFRA (International Fragrance Association) guidelines.
Market Trends & Supply Information
The global Prenyl Salicylate market, valued at approximately 25-50 million USD in 2025, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.3% to 4.3% through 2030. This growth is driven by increasing demand for premium, long-lasting fragrance ingredients in the cosmetics and personal care sectors.
Prenyl Salicylate is available in a range of purities, including ≥94% (GC purity), with flexible packaging options to suit different scales of operation:
- R&D & Laboratory: 10 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg.
- Pilot & Industrial: Custom bulk quantities and larger drums.
Shanghai XinChem Co., Ltd. (XinChem)
As a world‑leading supplier of organic chemicals and aroma ingredients, Shanghai XinChem Co., Ltd. (XinChem) has always focused on the innovative needs of the fragrance, cosmetic, and personal care industries. Leveraging core strengths in sourcing, quality assurance, and global logistics, we provide high‑quality Prenyl Salicylate (CAS 68555-58-8) to customers worldwide.
1. Technical Advantages
- High Purity & Consistency: Our Prenyl Salicylate meets high purity standards (≥94% by GC analysis), supplied as a clear to slightly cloudy, colorless to light yellow liquid.
- Low Impurity Profile: Strict quality control ensures the product meets the demanding standards of the fragrance industry.
- Batch-to-Batch Uniformity: Rigorous analytical testing guarantees a consistent olfactory profile and reproducible quality across all production lots.
- Full Documentation: We provide a complete package of regulatory and technical documentation, including Certificate of Analysis (COA), Technical Data Sheet (TDS), and Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
2. Product Advantages
- Powerful Floral-Ester Profile: A premium prenylated ester delivering powerful, long-lasting floral, orchid, and ylang-ylang notes with green, herbaceous facets, ideal for perfumery, cosmetics, and household products.
- Excellent Stability: Demonstrates good stability in body lotions, shampoos, soaps, and a range of household cleaners.
- IFRA Compliance: Compliant with IFRA guidelines, with a recommended usage level of 0.1% to 5% in fragrance concentrates.
- Flexible Packaging Options: Available in all sizes, from R&D quantities (10 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg) to industrial bulk orders (1kg, 5kg, 25kg, and above), with custom packaging available upon request.
- Reliable Supply Chain: Direct supply from a reputable manufacturer, backed by a robust logistics network. XinChem has extensive experience exporting to the Russian Federation and EAEU countries, providing a complete set of documents to ensure smooth customs clearance.
3. Application Fields
- Fine Fragrances & Perfumery: Used in designer and niche perfumes, particularly in floral, tropical, and woody compositions.
- Cosmetics & Personal Care: A perfuming agent for body lotions, shampoos, soaps, and deodorants.
- Household & Cleaning Products: Imparts pleasant, long-lasting scents to detergents and cleaners.
4. Service Support
Our technical team provides full regulatory support and documentation: COA, TDS, MSDS (available in both English and Russian). We offer assistance with the preparation of documentation for the registration of cosmetic and household products in the Russian Federation and EAEU markets.
5. Why Choose XinChem
- Professionalism: 20+ years in the chemical and cosmetic ingredient industry.
- Flexibility: Tailored solutions for purity, packaging, and logistics.
- Cost-effectiveness: High quality at competitive prices from a reliable direct supplier.
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Post time: Jun-21-2026