W514500

2-Ethylhexyl salicylate

≥99%

• Synonym(s): Octisalate, Octyl salicylate
• Linear Formula: (HO)C₆H₄CO₂CH₂CH(C₂H₅)(CH₂)₃CH₃
• CAS Number: 118-60-5
• Molecular Weight: 250.33
• Beilstein: 2730664
• EC Number: 204-263-4
• MDL number: MFCD00053300
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24902073
• NACRES: NA.21
• Organoleptic: orchid; floral
• Grade: Halal; Kosher
• Biological source: synthetic
• Food allergen: no known allergens

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: Halal; Kosher
• reg. compliance: FDA 21 CFR 117
• Assay: ≥99%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.502 (lit.)
• bp: 189-190 °C/21 mmHg (lit.)
• density: 1.014 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents

Description

General description

2-Ethylhexyl salicylate is one of the key ingredients (chemical UV filter) of sunscreen lotions due to its ability to absorb ultraviolet radiation.[1][2]

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS09
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H410
• Precautionary Statements: P273 - P391 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Chronic 1
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 235.4 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 113 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves