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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
grade:
Halal
Kosher
biological source:
synthetic
food allergen:
no known allergens
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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.[1][2]

Disclaimer

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

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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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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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