70424-62-3

Basic information

• Product Name: 2-octanoyloxybenzoic acid
• Synonyms: 2-octanoyloxybenzoic acid
• CAS NO: 70424-62-3
• Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₂₀O₄
• Molecular Weight: 264.32
• Mol File: 70424-62-3.mol
• Article Data: 2

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 396.7°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 142.1°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.107g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 5.28E-07mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.518
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2-octanoyloxybenzoic acid(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2-octanoyloxybenzoic acid(70424-62-3)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2-octanoyloxybenzoic acid(70424-62-3)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 70424-62-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

2-octanoyloxybenzoic acid, also known as octyl salicylate, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C15H22O3. It is commonly used as an ingredient in sunscreens, skincare products, and cosmetics due to its ability to absorb UVB radiation, protecting the skin from sun damage. Octyl salicylate is an ester formed from salicylic acid and 2-octanoyl chloride, and it is known for its non-greasy texture and light feeling on the skin. It is considered safe for use in skincare products and is approved by regulatory bodies such as the FDA and the European Union's Cosmetics Directive. Overall, 2-octanoyloxybenzoic acid is a widely used chemical in the beauty and skincare industry for its sun-protective properties and favorable skin-feel.

InChI:InChI=1/C15H20O4/c1-2-3-4-5-6-11-14(16)19-13-10-8-7-9-12(13)15(17)18/h7-10H,2-6,11H2,1H3,(H,17,18)

Upstream product

• 111-64-8 n-octanoic acid chloride 
• 69-72-7 salicylic acid 
• 50-78-2 aspirin 

Downstream Products

• 124-07-2 Octanoic acid 
• 69-72-7 salicylic acid 

Relevant articles and documents

Low-energy collision-induced fragmentation of negative ions derived from diesters of aliphatic dicarboxylic acids made with hydroxybenzoic acids

Diesters of ortho-hydroxybenzoic acid (salicylic acid) made with glutaric, adipic, and pimelic acids are the monomers of some potential drug candidates for aspirin patches. Collision-induced dissociation (CID) spectra of negative ion derived from these compounds show a 120-Da 'neutral loss' specific to the ortho isomers. In contrast, the anions derived from diesters of meta- and para-hydroxybenzoic acids show a 138-Da loss for an elimination of elements of hydroxybenzoic acid by a charge-remote mechanism. Deuterium labeling studies confirmed that the hydrogen atom transferred for hydroxybenzoic acid loss originates specifically from the α position of the dicarboxylic acid moiety. Although all spectra showed a peak at m/z 137, a charge-mediated process specific for the ortho compounds renders it the most prominent peak in the spectra of ortho compounds. Appropriate deuterium labeling experiments demonstrated that the hydrogen atom transferred for the formation of the m/z 137 ion in ortho compounds is specifically derived from the α position of the dicarboxylic acid moiety. Copyright