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2-Ethylhexyl salicylate
99%
Synonym(s):
Octisalate, Octyl salicylate
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Linear Formula:
(HO)C6H4CO2CH2CH(C2H5)(CH2)3CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
250.33
Beilstein:
2730664
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23
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Assay
99%
form
liquid
refractive index
n20/D 1.502 (lit.)
bp
189-190 °C/21 mmHg (lit.)
density
1.014 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
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(EHS) is an organic ultraviolet(UV) absorber that can be used as a photostable ingredient in cosmetic formulations. It shows an absorption spectra in the range of 280-320 nm in the UV region.
Application
EHS is a salicylic ester which can be used as an UV filter in sunscreen based creams.
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Aquatic Chronic 1
Storage Class Code
10 - Combustible liquids
WGK
WGK 2
Flash Point(F)
323.6 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
162 °C - closed cup
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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