Octyl salicylate

Octyl salicylate

Octyl 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.[1] 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.

Other names :

octisalate; 2-ethylhexyl salicylate; ethyl hexyl salicylate; 2-ethylhexyl ester salicylic acid; salicylic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; benzoic acid.

Properties : 

CAS NO                                   : 118-60-5

EINECS NO                             : 204-263-4

Formula                                    : C₁₅H₂₂O₃

Molar mass                               : 250.33 g/mol

Appearance                               : Clear colorless to pale yellow liquid.

Description                               : Colourless Aromatic Liquid having a strong, persistent and        

                                                    characteristic Odour.

Purity                                        : Minimum 99.0%

(Content of Methyl Salicylate)

Refractive Index                       : 1.500 to 1.503

Specific Gravity                        : 1.011 to 1.016

Acidity                                      : 0.2 mgKOH/g maximum

Solubility                                  : Soluble In Isopropnol  ,Ethanol, Paraffin Oil, Olive oil, Mineral  

                                                    Oils, Dimethicone, Octyl Palmitate.,  Insoluble In Water.

Storage                                      : Store in tight containers protected from light.

Uses :

Its primary use is in sunscreens and other cosmetics to absorb UV-B rays from the sun, protecting the skin from damage.