HOMOSALATE
Product name
3,5 - trimethylcyclohexyl ester
synonym
2-Ethylhexyl salicylate
CAS #
118-56-9
Formula
C16H22O3Molecular Wt.
262.36 g/mol
HS Code
2918.99.0000
EINECS Number
204-260-8
Chemical Structure
Parameters
| Appearance | Clear colourless to pale yellow liquid. |
| Odour | Typical, Bland. |
| Colour APHA | 50 max. |
| Assay (GC) | 98.0% min. |
| Specific Gravity | 1.049 - 1.053 @ 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.51 - 1.519 @ 25°C |
| Acid Value | 1.0 Max. |
| Residual Solvents | Meets the specifications of USP <467> |
| Solubility | Miscible Isopropanol, Ethanol, Paraffin Oil, Olive Oil, Mineral Oil, Dimethicone, Octyl, Palmitate, Mineral Oil. Insoluble in water. |
| Stability | Minimum storage time two years in the originally sealed containers. |
| Storage | Store in tight containers protected from light. |
Homosalate is approved worldwide. The maximum concentration in ready for use preparations varies according to local legislation. It is listed in Annex VI of Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 up to 10% Max.
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Applications
Homosalate (HS) is commonly incorporated into sunscreens for its antibacterial abilities & helps prevent product from turning rancid. It is an oil soluble chemical sunscreen agent that absorbs UVB radiation
Advantages
1.Antibacterial property.2.SPF booster.3.Most economical UV absorber available.4.Do not stain clothes.