Description

2-Hydroxybenzoic Acid Octyl Ester is a versatile organic ester derivative of salicylic acid, valued for its lipophilic character and functional properties. This compound is crucial for formulators seeking to enhance the solubility, stability, and delivery of active ingredients in various industrial and personal care applications. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemical sectors for its role as an emollient, solubilizer, and intermediate.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a skin-conditioning emollient and solubilizing agent in sunscreens, creams, and lotions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of more complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Polymer & Plastic Additives: Utilized as a plasticizer and stabilizer to improve the flexibility and processing of certain polymer systems.
• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: Employed as a fixative and solvent for fragrance compounds due to its low volatility and good solvent properties.
• Industrial Lubricants & Greases: Functions as an additive to modify viscosity and enhance performance characteristics.
• Chemical Synthesis: Used as a lipophilic esterifying agent in organic synthesis to protect hydroxyl groups or alter compound polarity.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxybenzoic Acid Octyl Ester
CAS No.	6969-49-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₂₂O₃
Molecular Weight	250.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Octyl Salicylate; 2-Hydroxybenzoic Acid n-Octyl Ester; Salicylic Acid Octyl Ester; n-Octyl Salicylate; Octyl 2-Hydroxybenzoate; Sunarome WMO; NSC 403625; Eusolex OS
EINECS	230-190-2

Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxybenzoic Acid Octyl Ester is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. The product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.508 - 1.512
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.030 - 1.050
Acidity (as Salicylic Acid)	≤ 0.5%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.