Homosalate
Homosalate is an organic compound used in some sunscreens. It is an ester formed from salicylic acid and 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexanol, a derivative of cyclohexanol. Contained in 45% of U.S. sunscreens, it is used as a chemical UV filter.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
118-56-9
Product Name Alternative
Homosalate
Field of Research
Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
>98% (HPLC)
Solubility
DMSO: 55mg/mL
Smiles
OC1=CC=CC=C1C (OC2CC (C) (C) CC (C) C2) =O
Molecular Formula
C16H22O3
Molecular Weight
262.35
Storage Conditions
Storage temperature: -20°C. Stability: ≥ 2 years
Notes
For research use only.
Other Product Names
Salicylic acid, 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl ester (8CI)
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