2-Ethylhexyl salicylate

Octyl salicylate

Structural formula of octyl salicylate
Ball-and-stick model of the octyl salicylate molecule
Names
IUPAC name 2-ethylhexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
Other names octisalate; 2-ethylhexyl salicylate; ethyl hexyl salicylate; 2-ethylhexyl ester salicylic acid; salicylic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 2-ethylhexyl ester; 2-ethylhexyl ester benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-; 2-hydroxy- 2-ethylhexyl ester benzoic acid;
Identifiers
CAS Number	118-60-5 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChEMBL	ChEMBL117388 Y
ChemSpider	8061 N
ECHA InfoCard	100.003.877
PubChem CID	8364
UNII	4X49Y0596W Y
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID7040734
InChI InChI=1S/C15H22O3/c1-3-5-8-12(4-2)11-18-15(17)13-9-6-7-10-14(13)16/h6-7,9-10,12,16H,3-5,8,11H2,1-2H3 N Key: FMRHJJZUHUTGKE-UHFFFAOYSA-N N InChI=1/C15H22O3/c1-3-5-8-12(4-2)11-18-15(17)13-9-6-7-10-14(13)16/h6-7,9-10,12,16H,3-5,8,11H2,1-2H3 Key: FMRHJJZUHUTGKE-UHFFFAOYAL
SMILES CCCCC(CC)COC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1O
Properties
Chemical formula	C15H22O3
Molar mass	250.33 g/mol
Density	1.014 g/cm3
Melting point	< 25 °C (77 °F; 298 K)
Boiling point	189 °C (372 °F; 462 K)
Hazards
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)	1 1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). N verify (what is YN ?) Infobox references

Octyl salicylate, or 2-ethylhexyl salicylate, is an organic compound used as an ingredient in sunscreens and cosmetics to absorb UVB (ultraviolet) rays from the sun. It is an ester formed by the condensation of a salicylic acid with 2-ethylhexanol. It is a colorless oily liquid with a slight floral odor.

The salicylate portion of the molecule absorbs ultraviolet light, protecting skin from the harmful effects of exposure to sunlight. The ethylhexanol portion is a fatty alcohol, adding emollient and oil-like (water resistant) properties.

References

• "The Skin Cancer Foundation's Guide to Sunscreens". Skin Cancer Foundation. 2011. Archived from the original on 23 November 2011. Retrieved 15 November 2011.