Homosalate Cas 118-56-9
Product Description
Product Name: Homosalate
Synonyms: 3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexyl salicylate
CAS No. 118-56-9
M.F.: C16H22O3
M.W.: 262.34
EINECS: 204-260-8
Specifications
Items | Specifications | Results |
Appearance | Clear colorless to slightly yellowish liquid,free of foreign matter | Conform |
Odor | Faintly characteristic odor | Conform |
pH | 3-6 | 5 |
Identification | Infrared Absorption | Conforms |
Specific Gravity | 1.049~1.053 | 1.050 |
Refractive Index | 1.516~1.519 | 1.518 |
Acid Value(mg KOH/g) | 1.0 max | 0.36 |
UV-Vis Spectrum | 170 min | 178 |
Assay(GC) | 90.0%~110.0% | 98.1% |
Purity(GC) | 98.0%min | 99.4% |
Impurities(GC) | 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexanol:0.15% max Methyl salicylate:0.10% max Individual impurities:0.5% max Total impurities:2.0% max | 0.005% ND 0.31% 0.57% |
Residual Solvents | Conform | Conform |
Conclusion | The product conforms to the above specifications. |
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Homosalate is an organic compound used primarily as a chemical UV filter in sunscreens and cosmetic products. It is a salicylate ester that effectively absorbs UVB radiation (wavelengths 295–315 nm), which is responsible for sunburn.
Key Uses
Sunscreens & Sun Care Products: A common active ingredient in chemical (organic) sunscreens, lotions, and sprays to protect skin from UVB damage.
Broad-Spectrum Formulations: Often combined with other UV filters (like avobenzone for UVA) to provide broader protection.
Cosmetics & Daily Wear: Found in moisturizers, lip balms, and foundations with SPF for daily UV protection.
Stability & Feel: Valued for its lightweight, non-greasy texture and stability in formulations.
Safety & Regulation
It is widely approved in many countries (e.g., US, EU, Australia) within concentration limits (typically up to 10-15%).
Some health and environmental studies have raised questions about potential endocrine disruption and coral reef toxicity, leading to regulatory scrutiny and calls for further research.
Generally considered safe for topical use by major regulators when used as directed.
In short, homosalate is a common UVB-filtering sunscreen agent prized for its cosmetic elegance and efficacy in preventing sunburn.
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1).Peptide products, the MOQ is 1 gram level
2).Liquid products, the MOQ is usually 50-100ML
3).API, the MOQ is 1KG
4).Intermediate products and conventional product, the MOQ is 1KG; custom-tailored products, the MOQ depends on the production process.
5).Food additives and vitamin, the MOQ is usually one package: such as Vitamin C is 25KG / drum, Vitamin E oil or Vitamin A oil is 5KG/bag;Vitamin E powder or Vitamin A powder is 20KG / cartons.
6).Agrochemical , the MOQ is 1KG, except preparations.
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First of all, our quality control will reduce the quality issue to near zero. If there is a quality problem caused by us, we will send you free goods for replacement or compensate your loss.
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Wuhan Fortuna Chemical Co.,Ltd established in 2006, is a big integrative chemical enterprise being engaged in Pharmaceutical & its intermediates, Food/Feed additives, Fine chemicals in distributing the products of our own company and affiliated enterprises, are the members of Hubei E-commerce Chamber.
Our company has professional persons who major in chemical R&D and sicentific management, supply fine chemical products with high quality and close service, also supply custom-tailored products according to our clients’ requirement.
We have a positive and self-motivated management work team with a common philosophy, caring and commitment through teamwork, our team strive to achieve success in delighting our clients and ourselves.
Since Wuhan Fortuna Chemical Co., Ltd founded, we continuously innovate our products and improve our service, sales network. Hence, we initiate the first sale mode on net in China, which is the retail trade of small package bring along wholesale of diversified management modes. Our products are exported widely to South Korea, Vietnam, Australia, Europe and South America, highly recommended by our clients.
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