Homosalate
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| Homosalate | |
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| IUPAC name | 3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate |
| Other names | Homosalate |
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| CAS number | [118-56-9] |
| SMILES | OC1=CC=CC=C1C(OC2CC(C)CC(C)(C)C2)=O |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C16H22O3 |
| Molar mass | 262.36 g/mol |
| Density | 1.045 g/cm3 |
| Melting point |
<25 °C |
| Boiling point |
161-165 °C at 4 mmHg |
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Homosalate is an organic compound used in some sunscreens. It is an ester formed from salicylic acid and 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexanol, a derivative of cyclohexanol. It is found in many Coppertone products.
The salicylic acid portion of the molecule absorbs ultraviolet rays with a wavelength from 295nm to 315nm, protecting the skin from sun damage. The hydrophobic cyclohexanol portion provides greasiness that prevents it from dissolving in water.
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- Merck Index, 11th Edition, 4660.
