Description

3-Hydroxypropyl Salicylate is a versatile organic ester compound, valued for its dual functional groups which impart unique solubility and reactivity profiles. This chemical is essential for formulators seeking to enhance product performance through its role as an intermediate, solubilizer, or active component. It finds significant demand across the cosmetic, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries, where its properties are leveraged in advanced formulations.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Acts as a key intermediate or active ingredient in sunscreen agents, skin care products, and anti-aging formulations due to its salicylate moiety.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of more complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Utilized as a reactive monomer or cross-linking agent to modify the properties of specialty polymers and coatings.
• UV Absorber Synthesis: A precursor in the manufacturing of organic ultraviolet (UV) light absorbers and stabilizers for plastics and coatings.
• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: Employed as a fixative or as a component in the synthesis of aromatic compounds.
• Industrial Additives: Functions as a plasticizer, solubilizer, or dispersant in various specialty chemical applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Hydroxypropyl Salicylate
CAS No.	84370-81-0
Molecular Formula	C10H12O4
Molecular Weight	196.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Hydroxypropyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; Salicylic Acid 3-Hydroxypropyl Ester; Propylene Glycol Monosalicylate; 2-Hydroxybenzoic Acid 3-Hydroxypropyl Ester; 3-Hydroxypropyl Salicylate; 3-HPS; HPS
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Quality Control

Our 3-Hydroxypropyl Salicylate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong alkalis and incompatible organic solvents. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	≤ 1.0% total
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.18 - 1.22

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