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Sigma-Aldrich

2-Ethylhexyl salicylate

≥99%

Synonym(s):

Octisalate, Octyl salicylate

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Linear Formula:
(HO)C6H4CO2CH2CH(C2H5)(CH2)3CH3
CAS Number:
118-60-5
Molecular Weight:
250.33
Beilstein:
2730664
EC Number:
204-263-4
MDL number:
MFCD00053300
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24902073
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400

grade

Halal
Kosher

reg. compliance

FDA 21 CFR 117

Assay

≥99%

refractive index

n20/D 1.502 (lit.)

bp

189-190 °C/21 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.014 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

orchid; floral

SMILES string

CCCCC(CC)COC(=O)c1ccccc1O

InChI

1S/C15H22O3/c1-3-5-8-12(4-2)11-18-15(17)13-9-6-7-10-14(13)16/h6-7,9-10,12,16H,3-5,8,11H2,1-2H3

InChI key

FMRHJJZUHUTGKE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

2-Ethylhexyl salicylate is one of the key ingredients (chemical UV filter) of sunscreen lotions due to its ability to absorb ultraviolet radiation.

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

Pictograms

Environment
GHS09

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H410

Precautionary Statements

P273 - P391 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 1

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Human safety and efficacy of ultraviolet filters and sunscreen products.
Nash JF.
Dermatologic Clinics, 24(1), 35-51 (2006)
UV filters in sunscreen products? a survey.
Rastogi SC.
Contact Dermatitis, 46(6), 348-351 (2002)
M McVean et al.
Molecular carcinogenesis, 24(3), 169-176 (1999-04-16)
Topical application of alpha-tocopherol (alphaTH), the most prominent naturally occurring form of vitamin E, inhibits ultraviolet (UV) B-induced photocarcinogenesis and DNA photodamage in C3H mice in vivo. In this study, we compared alphaTH with other vitamin E compounds and with
P Clarys et al.
Journal of dermatological science, 27(2), 77-81 (2001-09-05)
Temperature influences the stratum corneum adsorption of several topically applied compounds. This study was designed to evaluate the influence of the temperature on the stratum corneum adsorption of 3 UV filters. The UV filters were solubilized in two vehicles, an
K A Walters et al.
Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association, 35(12), 1219-1225 (1998-02-04)
The human skin penetration of [14C]octyl salicylate from two representative sunscreen vehicles was determined in vitro. 3H-sucrose was incorporated into all formulations and provided a marker for membrane integrity. When applied as a finite dose in an oil-in-water emulsion vehicle
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