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Country of Origin | Made in India |
INCI name | Ethylhexyl salicylate |
IUPAC name | 2-ethylhexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate |
Molecular weight | 250.33 g / mole |
Shelf life | 24 months |
Molecular formula | C15H22O3 |
Physical state | Liquid |
Appearance | Clear Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
Odor | Mild,characteristic odor |
Identification | Main GC peak matches with peak of standard |
Acid Value, mg KOH / g | Not more than 1 |
Purity by GC, % | Minimum 99.0 % |
2-Ethyl hexanol content, ppm | Maximum 100 |
Specific Gravity at 25 DegreeC | 1.011 - 1.016 |
Refractive Index at 20 DegreeC | 1.500 - 1.503 |
Octyl salicylate is bright, clear, colourless liquid used to enhance the Ultraviolet-B protection in a sunscreen. It has a good safety profile covering wavelength between 280 – 320 nm, peak at 307-310 nm.
The salicylate portion of the molecule absorbs ultraviolet light to protect skin from the harmful effects of exposure to sunlight, while the ethylhexanol portion which is a fatty alcohol functions as an emollient and adds oil-like (water-resistant) properties.
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