Octisalate

Octisalate (Octyl salicylate) is an organic compound with high lipophilicity, which is used in sunscreens and cosmetics that absorbs UVB rays[1][2][3].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[118-60-5]

Product Name Alternative

Octyl salicylate; 2-Ethylhexyl salicylate

UNSPSC

12352005

Hazard Statement

H401, H410

Target

Biochemical Assay Reagents

Type

Reference compound

Related Pathways

Others

Field of Research

Others

Assay Protocol

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

Concentration

10mM

Purity

99.96

Solubility

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

O=C(OCC(CC)CCCC)C1=CC=CC=C1O

Molecular Formula

C15H22O3

Molecular Weight

250.33

Precautions

H401, H410

References & Citations

[1]Singh M, Beck MH. Octyl salicylate: a new contact sensitivity. Contact Dermatitis. 2007 Jan;56 (1) :48. |[2]Walters KA, et al. Percutaneous penetration of octyl salicylate from representative sunscreen formulations through human skin in vitro. Food Chem Toxicol. 1997 Dec;35 (12) :1219-25.|[3]Grégoire S, et al. Use of in vitro ADME methods to identify suitable analogs of homosalate and octisalate for use in a read-across safety assessment. J Appl Toxicol. 2024 Jul;44 (7) :1067-1083.