PCPI 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 | PCPI 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 % |
Range of Absorption | λ MAX | Solubility |
UVB | 310 nm | Oil |
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