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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:
118-60-5
Molecular Weight:
250.33
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
NACRES:
NA.21
PubChem Substance ID:
24902073
EC Number:
204-263-4
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
2730664
MDL number:
MFCD00053300
Organoleptic:
orchid; floral
Grade:
Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Segment

300, 400

grade

Halal, Kosher

reg. compliance

FDA 21 CFR 117

assay

≥99%

refractive index

n20/D 1.502 (lit.)

bp

189-190 °C/21 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.014 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

orchid; floral

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

General description

2-Ethylhexyl salicylate is one of the key ingredients (chemical UV filter) of sunscreen lotions due to its ability to absorb ultraviolet radiation.

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

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Environment
GHS09

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Warning

hcodes

H410

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 1

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

235.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

113 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

Group 4: Flammable liquids + Type 3 petroleums + Hazardous rank III + Water insoluble liquid

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