INCI
Cosmetic ingredient

ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE

Octisalate is an ester formed from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and salicylic acid. This chemical combination identifies the ingredient known as ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE and places it among the components used to address ultraviolet radiation in a formulation.

Molecular structure of ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE
2D molecular structure
CAS number
118-60-5
EC number
204-263-4
Molecular formula
C15H22O3
Molecular weight
250.33
Chemical name
2-Ethylhexyl salicylate
InChIKey
FMRHJJZUHUTGKE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE: what it is

Octisalate is an ester formed from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and salicylic acid. This chemical combination identifies the ingredient known as ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE and places it among the components used to address ultraviolet radiation in a formulation.

ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE: what it does in cosmetics

In cosmetics, octisalate functions as a UV filter and ultraviolet absorber. It is also classified as a light stabilizer, giving the ingredient a role related to how the formulation handles light exposure.

Use limits

Restrictions and conditions of use

Cosmetic restriction
VI/20
Catalogue presence

Products containing this ingredient

See which products include it and the name used in each composition.