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2-Ethylhexyl salicylate

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

2-Ethylhexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, Octisalate, Octyl salicylate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(HO)C6H4CO2CH2CH(C2H5)(CH2)3CH3
CAS Number:
118-60-5
Molecular Weight:
250.33
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329757793
EC Number:
204-263-4
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
2730664
MDL number:
MFCD00053300
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grade

analytical standard

assay

≥98.0% (HPLC)

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable, gas chromatography (GC): suitable

refractive index

n/D 1.501-1.503, n20/D 1.502 (lit.)

bp

189-190 °C/21 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.014 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
environmental
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

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 used as a UV filter in sunscreens.

Application

2-Ethylhexyl salicylate may be used as a reference standard for the determination of octyl salicylate as a UV filter authorized in sunscreens by high-performance liquid chromatography.
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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

323.6 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

162 °C - closed cup

Regulatory Listings

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

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