| Octyl Salicylate |
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| INCI Name |
Ethylhexyl Salicylate |
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| USP Name |
Octisalate |
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| Synonyms |
Ethyl hexyl salicylate; 2-Ethylhexyl 2-Hydroxybenzoate. |
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| CAS No. |
118-60-5 |
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| EINECS |
204-263-4 |
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| Molecular Formula |
C15H22O3 |
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| Structure |
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| Functions |
Fragrance Ingredients; Sunscreen Agent; Ultraviolet Light Absorber |
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Properties |
a secondary UVB absorber used in high-SPF formulas. Oil-soluble. Excellent solubilizer and coupler for other sunscreen actives. U.S. approved use level: up to 5.0%. Use level in combination with other sunscreen actives: 3.0-5.0%. |
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| Approval Status
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Globally Approved |
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| Applications
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UV absorber for all types of skin care applications. |
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| Stability
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The minimum storage time for Octyl Salicylate is two years in original sealed containers. |
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| Specification |
| Appearance: |
Colorless to pale yellow transparent oily liquid |
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| Assay: |
Not less than 99% |
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| Acid value(ml): |
0.1mol/L NaOH/5.0g≤0.5 |
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| Refractive Index (D/20℃): |
1.4980-1.5020 |
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| Relative density (25℃): |
1.012-1.018 |
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| Boiling point: |
189-190℃/21mmHg) |
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