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W514500

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
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
NACRES:
NA.21
PubChem Substance ID:
24902073
EC Number:
204-263-4
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
2730664
MDL number:
MFCD00053300
Organoleptic:
orchid; floral
Grade:
Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Food allergen:
no known allergens

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InChI key

FMRHJJZUHUTGKE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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

SMILES string

CCCCC(CC)COC(=O)c1ccccc1O

biological source

synthetic

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

Quality Level

300, 400

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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.

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Environment
GHS09

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Warning

hcodes

H410

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 1

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

235.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

113 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)

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SHBR8516
SHBR2448
SHBP4754
MKCC2143
MKBX8153V

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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)
R Jiang et al.
Journal of pharmaceutical sciences, 86(7), 791-796 (1997-07-01)
This study provides an investigation of the availability of octyl salicylate (OS), a common sunscreen agent, from liquid paraffin and the effect of OS on skin permeability. A model membrane system to isolate the vehicle effect from membrane permeability has
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
M McVean et al.
Carcinogenesis, 18(8), 1617-1622 (1997-08-01)
Ultraviolet B (UVB, 290-320 nm) exposure results in a variety of cellular insults including induction of cyclobutane pyrimidine dimers in DNA. Accumulation of these lesions can lead to mutations in critical genes and contribute to the development of nonmelanoma skin
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