SFS Octyl Salicylate
Octyl Salicylate
Octyl Salicylate, also known as Ethylhexyl Salicylate, is an organic compound widely used in sunscreen formulations. It functions as a UVB filter, helping to absorb harmful ultraviolet radiation and prevent skin damage caused by sun exposure.
| TRADE NAME | SFS Octyl Salicylate |
|---|---|
| CHEMICAL NAME | OS , EHS , Ethylhexyl Salicylate , Octyl Salicylate , Octisalate , 2-Ethylhexyl 2 hydroxybenzoate |
| APPEARANCE | Colorless to light yellowish oily liquid |
| CAS NUMBER | 118-60-5 |
| TYPE | Oil soluble |
| MOLECULAR FORMULA | C15H22O3 |
| MOLECULAR WEIGHT | 250.33 |
| PURITY | NLT 98 % |
Structure
| Range of Absorption | UVB |
|---|---|
| λ MAX | 310 nm |
| Solubility | Oil |
Functions:
Octyl salicylate, is an organic compound used as an ingredient in sun screens and cosmetics to absorb UVB (ultraviolet) rays from the sun