2-Ethylhexyl salicylate
CAS 118-60-5
EC 204-263-4
Formula C15H22O3
MW 250.33 g/mol
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Description
2-Ethylhexyl salicylate (CAS 118-60-5) is an ester of salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol, commercially available under the trade names Eusolex OS, Octisalate, and Sunarome O. It carries no E-code designation and is classified under HS code 2918230000.
In sunscreen and UV-protective cosmetic formulations, it absorbs UVB radiation in the 280–320 nm range, converting photon energy to heat and reducing skin exposure. It also functions as an emollient carrier in topical pharmaceutical preparations and contributes fragrance character in personal care products, where its mild scent profile supports finished-formula stability.
The material is supplied as a neat liquid and is subject to REACH registration requirements within the EU. Procurement teams should verify compliance with ISO 22716 GMP standards for cosmetic-grade material and confirm supplier documentation against relevant pharmacopoeial monographs where pharmaceutical application is intended. Standard packaging includes drums and IBCs.
In sunscreen and UV-protective cosmetic formulations, it absorbs UVB radiation in the 280–320 nm range, converting photon energy to heat and reducing skin exposure. It also functions as an emollient carrier in topical pharmaceutical preparations and contributes fragrance character in personal care products, where its mild scent profile supports finished-formula stability.
The material is supplied as a neat liquid and is subject to REACH registration requirements within the EU. Procurement teams should verify compliance with ISO 22716 GMP standards for cosmetic-grade material and confirm supplier documentation against relevant pharmacopoeial monographs where pharmaceutical application is intended. Standard packaging includes drums and IBCs.
Physical Properties
| Boiling Point | 189 °C |
| Density | 1.014 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | >230 °F |
| Appearance | liquid |
| Color | A colourless liquid. |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. mild orchid sweet balsam |
| Form | neat |
| Water Solubility | 74.4μg/L at 20℃ |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.018Pa at 20℃ |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.502(lit.) |
| Log P | 5.94 at 25℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS07 GHS09
H
H315H410
P
P264P273P280P321P391P501P302+P352P332+P317P362+P364
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 2918230000 |
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids |
Other Names
2-ethylhexyl 2-hydroxybenzoateOctisalateoctyl salicylateethylhexyl salicylateWMOSunarome OEUSOLEX OSEscalol 587
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