Homosalate CAS 118-56-9

CAS: 118-56-9

Molecular Formula: C16H22O3

Molecular Weight: 262.34

EINECS: 204-260-8

Synonyms: Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl ester; Benzoicacid,2-hydroxy-,3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexylester; component of Coppertone; Coppertone; Filtrosol A; Heliopan; Homosalat; Kemester HMS; m-Homomenthyl salicylate

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What is Homosalate CAS 118-56-9?

Homosalate is a typical salicylic acid based UV absorber, chemically named 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl salicylate, which can absorb UV rays in the 195-31 wavelength range. It has been approved by the US FDA, Europe, Japan, and Australia for use in sunscreen and daily chemical products, protecting the skin from UVB radiation damage. It is widely used in cosmetics such as sunscreen, toner, and clothing fabrics.

Specification

Item	Specification
Boiling point	161-165°C (12 torr)
Density	1.05
refractivity	n20 1.516 to 1.518
pKa	8.10±0.30(Predicted)
Vapor pressure	0.015Pa at 25℃
purity	98%

Application

Homosalate is used in sunscreen and daily chemical products to protect the skin from UVB radiation damage. Homosalate is widely used in cosmetics such as sunscreen, toner, and clothing fabrics.