Product Introduction:
Chemical Name: Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Other Names: Octisalate, Octyl Salicylate
Ethylhexyl Salicylate CAS Number: 118-60-5
Ethylhexyl Salicylate Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₂₂O₃
Molecular Weight: 250.33 g/mol
EC Number: 204-263-4
Applications: UVB sunscreen agent, solid sunscreen booster, formulation stabilizer
Ethylhexyl Salicylate Structure
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid
Identification: A. IR <197f>: IR spectrum matches that of the reference standard
B. GC: Retention time of the main peak matches that of the reference standard
Specific gravity (25°C): 1.011–1.016
Refractive index (20°C): 1.500–1.503
Acidity (0.1 mol/L NaOH): 0.2 mL max
Acid value (mg KOH/g): 1 max
Specific absorbance (E%, 1 cm, 305 nm, ethanol): 165 min
Saponification value (mg KOH/g): 200.0–230.0
Assay (GC): 95.0%–105.0%
Purity (GC): 98.0% min
Impurities (GC): Individual impurity: 0.5% max
Total impurities: 2.0% max
Isooctanol: 200 ppm max
Methylparaben (HPLC): 10 ppm max
UV absorption curve:
Highassay’s Ethylhexyl Salicylate Features:
• Auxiliary UVB absorber for high-SPF formulations
• Excellent solvent for solid organic UV filters
• Suitable for use in sun care, body and facial care, and color cosmetics
• Maximum usage level: 5% (EU, USA, CN, CA, AUS, KR); 10% (JP)
