Description

Isodecyl Salicylate is a high-purity organic ester compound, valued for its excellent emollient properties and stability in formulations. It serves as a key intermediate and functional ingredient, offering superior skin feel and compatibility with a wide range of cosmetic and industrial raw materials. This product is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality ingredients for advanced product development.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a premium emollient and skin-conditioning agent in sunscreens, moisturizers, lotions, and creams.
• UV Absorber & Stabilizer: Functions as a UV filter and stabilizer in sunscreen products and formulations requiring light protection.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Used as an excipient in topical ointments, gels, and medicated creams for its solvent and skin-penetration enhancing properties.
• Plasticizer & Additive: Serves as a specialty plasticizer and additive in polymer and resin systems to improve flexibility and processing.
• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: Employed as a fixative and solvent in the creation of fine fragrances and flavor compositions.
• Industrial Lubricants & Additives: Used in the formulation of synthetic lubricants and functional additives for its thermal stability and lubricity.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isodecyl Salicylate
CAS No.	85252-25-1
Molecular Formula	C17H26O3
Molecular Weight	278.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, isodecyl ester; Isodecyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; Salicylic Acid Isodecyl Ester; Prosoft IS; HallStar™ OS; Emanon 1112; KAK IS; ISDS
EINECS	286-546-1

Quality Control

Our Isodecyl Salicylate is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. It is produced in compliance with cGMP guidelines and relevant ICH stability protocols. Comprehensive testing, including identity, assay, and impurity profiling, is performed. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all specifications is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Acidity (as Salicylic Acid)	≤ 0.5 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1 %
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.498 - 1.508
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.020 - 1.040

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