Octyl salicylate
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Structural formula of octyl salicylate | |
Ball-and-stick model of the octyl salicylate molecule | |
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IUPAC name
2-ethylhexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
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Other names
octisalate; 2-ethylhexyl salicylate; ethyl hexyl salicylate; 2-ethylhexyl ester salicylic acid; salicylic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 2-ethylhexyl ester; 2-ethylhexyl ester benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-; 2-hydroxy- 2-ethylhexyl ester benzoic acid;
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Identifiers | |
118-60-5 | |
ChEMBL | ChEMBL117388 |
ChemSpider | 8061 |
Jmol 3D model | Interactive image |
PubChem | 8364 |
UNII | 4X49Y0596W |
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Properties | |
C15H22O3 | |
Molar mass | 250.33 g/mol |
Density | 1.014 g/cm3 |
Melting point | < 25 °C (77 °F; 298 K) |
Boiling point | 189 °C (372 °F; 462 K) |
Vapor pressure | {{{value}}} |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Octyl salicylate, or 2-ethylhexyl salicylate, is an organic compound used as an ingredient in sunscreens and cosmetics to absorb UVB (ultraviolet) rays from the sun.[1] It is an ester formed by the condensation of a salicylic acid with 2-ethylhexanol. It is a colorless oily liquid with a slight floral odor.
The salicylate portion of the molecule absorbs ultraviolet light, protecting skin from the harmful effects of exposure to sunlight. The ethylhexanol portion is a fatty alcohol, adding emollient and oil-like (water resistant) properties.
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