The Phenyl salicylate with CAS registry number of 118-55-8 is also known as 2-Phenoxycarbonylphenol. The IUPAC name is Phenyl 2-hydroxybenzoate. It belongs to product categories of Aromatic Esters; Functional Materials; Liquid Crystals & Related Compounds; Phenyl Esters (Liquid Crystals). Its EINECS registry number is 204-259-2. In addition, the formula is C₁₃H₁₀O₃ and the molecular weight is 214.22. This chemical is a white crystalline solid and should be sealed in a ventilated, cool place away from light, fire and oxides.

Physical properties about Phenyl salicylate are: (1)ACD/LogP: 3.55; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 3.55; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 3.53; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 295.48; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 281.91; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 2041.42; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 1947.66; (8)#H bond acceptors: 3; (9)#H bond donors: 1; (10)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 4; (11)Index of Refraction: 1.615; (12)Molar Refractivity: 59.77 cm³; (13)Molar Volume: 171.2 cm³; (14)Surface Tension: 51.8 dyne/cm; (15)Density: 1.25 g/cm³; (16)Flash Point: 137.3 °C; (17)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 56.9 kJ/mol; (18)Boiling Point: 306.6 °C at 760 mmHg; (19)Vapour Pressure: 0.000421 mmHg at 25 °C.

Preparation of Phenyl salicylate: it is prepared by reaction of phenol with salicylic acid. Firstly, the raw material is added to reactor and heated to melt at 128-132 °C for 4 hours under stirring. Meanwhile, phosphorus trichloride is added to the reaction mixture slowly. At last, product is obtained by washing, cooling, crystallization and bleaching.

C₇H₆O₃+C₆H₆O→C₁₃H₁₀O₃+H₂O

Uses of Phenyl salicylate: it is used to produce N-methyl-salicylanilide by reaction with N-methyl-aniline. The reaction occurs at the temperature of 180-200 for 3 hours. The yield is about 69%. What's more, it is used as UV absorber, plasticizer, preservative and also used in drug synthesis, organic synthesis.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it. As a chemical, it is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. During using it, wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. If contact with eyes accidently, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
1. Canonical SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)OC(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2O
2. InChI: InChI=1S/C13H10O3/c14-12-9-5-4-8-11(12)13(15)16-10-6-2-1-3-7-10/h1-9,14H
3. InChIKey: ZQBAKBUEJOMQEX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

The toxicity data is as follows: