- Product NameOctisalate
- Brief DescriptionInhibitors
- Purification99.67%
- Biological ActivityOctyl salicylate, or 2-ethylhexyl salicylate, is an organic compound used as an ingredient in sunscreens and cosmetics to absorb UVB (ultraviolet) rays from the sun. It is an ester formed by the condensation of a salicylic acid with 2-ethylhexanol. It is a colorless oily liquid with a slight floral odor. The salicylate portion of the molecule absorbs ultraviolet light, protecting skin from the harmful effects of exposure to sunlight. The ethylhexanol portion is a fatty alcohol, adding emollient and oil-like (water resistant) properties.
- Target NameOthers
- CAS No. 118-60-5
- Calculated MW 250.34
- Formulation C15H22O3
- Storage 3 years -20˚C powder;2 years -80˚C in solvent;