Homosalate Chemical Properties
Boiling point 161-165°C (12 torr)
density 1.05
refractive index n20 1.516 to 1.518
Fp 169 - 173℃
Water Solubility <0.1 g/100 mL at 26 ºC
CAS DataBase Reference 118-56-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Homosalate(118-56-9)
EPA Substance Registry System Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl ester(118-56-9)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes Xi
Risk Statements 36/37/38
Safety Statements 26-36/39
HS Code 29182300
MSDS Information
Homosalate Usage And Synthesis
Uses UV screen, analgesic
Brand name Eusolex (Rona Laboratories, Great Britain); Heliophan (Greeff).
General Description Viscous or light yellow to slightly tan liquid or oil.
Air & Water Reactions Homosalate will hydrolyze under basic conditions. . Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile An ester and a phenol. Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides.
Fire Hazard Homosalate is probably combustible.
Homosalate Preparation Products And Raw materials