At a Glance
Material Family
Esters
Record Type
Ester
Primary Role
UV Protection · Solvency
Functional Roles
Industries Served
Applications & Use Cases
- ▸ Functions as an organic (chemical) UVB filter in sunscreens and SPF-rated skincare, absorbing radiation in the roughly 295-315 nm band to provide broad UVB photoprotection.
- ▸ Serves as a lipophilic co-solvent and solubilizer for poorly soluble UV filters such as avobenzone and benzophenone-derivatives, improving filter loading and photostability of the oil phase.
- ▸ Incorporated into daily-wear facial moisturizers, BB/CC creams, tinted primers, and lip products to deliver SPF without the heavy feel of inorganic filters.
- ▸ Used as an emollient-compatible active in water-resistant beach and sport sunscreen lotions, sticks, and sprays where a high oil-phase loading is acceptable.
- ▸ Acts as a UVB component in combination-filter systems formulated to meet regional SPF and broad-spectrum performance requirements.
Physical Properties
Appearance
clear pale-yellow viscous liquid
Density
1.045 g/cm3 (25 C)
Water Solubility
insoluble (<1 mg/mL, 26 C)
LogP
5 (XLogP)
Physical State
liquid
Safety & Handling
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Chemical Identity
CAS Number
118-56-9
Molecular Formula
C16H22O3
Molecular Weight
262.34 g/mol
IUPAC Name
(3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl) 2-hydroxybenzoate
PubChem CID
InChI Key
WSSJONWNBBTCMG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU):
- EC number: 204-260-8
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
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