Homosalate

Homosalate (Homomenthyl salicylate) is an organic compound used as a sunscreen to filter UV rays and protect the skin from sun damage. Homosalate has anti-inflammatory activity[1][2][3].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[118-56-9]

Product Name Alternative

Homomenthyl salicylate

UNSPSC

12352005

Hazard Statement

H302, H315, H319, H335

Target

Biochemical Assay Reagents

Type

Reference compound

Related Pathways

Others

Field of Research

Others

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/Homosalate.html

Purity

99.4

Solubility

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : < 0.1 mg/mL

Smiles

O=C(OC1CC(C)(C)CC(C)C1)C2=CC=CC=C2O

Molecular Formula

C16H22O3

Molecular Weight

262.34

Precautions

H302, H315, H319, H335

References & Citations

[1]Yazar S, et al. Assessment of the cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of homosalate in MCF-7. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2020 Jan;19 (1) :246-252.|[2]Hong YP, et al. Effects of Castanospermine on Inflammatory Response in a Rat Model of Experimental Severe Acute Pancreatitis. Arch Med Res. 2016 Aug;47 (6) :436-445.|[3]Yang C, et al. Homosalate aggravates the invasion of human trophoblast cells as well as regulates intracellular signaling pathways including PI3K/AKT and MAPK pathways. Environ Pollut. 2018 Dec;243 (Pt B) :1263-1273.