Octyl Salicylate

About Octyl Salicylate

Octyl salicylate is an organic compound used in cosmetics and sunscreens to absorb UVB rays from the sun. Its also known as ethylhexyl salicylate.
Octyl salicylate is a colorless, oil-soluble liquid with a slight floral odor. Its formed by the condensation of salicylic acid with 2-ethylhexanol.

Chemical formula    C15H22O3
Molar mass             92.09 g/mol
Density          1.014 g/mL at 25C
Boiling point          189190C (372.2374F) at 21 mmHg.

Technical Analysis

Specification        Typical Values
Colour (APHA)        pale yellow
CAS NO.               118-60-5. 
Solubility .  very slightly soluble in water, but freely soluble in ethanol (96%) and methanol

Octyl salicylate, also known as octisalate, is an organic compound used in sunscreens and cosmetics. It's a weak UVB absorber that's often used in combination with other UV sunscreens.

Sihauli Chemicals is one of the leading Octyl Salicylate Manufacturer and Exporter form India. Sihauli Chemicals SupplyOctyl Salicylate to Asia, Africa, Europe, North & South America and Oceania.
Our Global Presense:

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South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela.

Oceania: Australia, New Zealand, Solomon Islands, Wallis & Futuna Islands (France).