Octisalate

CAS: 118-60-5

Ref. 3D-AAA11860

Product Information

• Name: Octisalate
• Synonyms: (2R)-2-ethylhexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, (2S)-2-ethylhexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, 2-Ethylhexyl 2-Hydroxybenzoate, 2-Ethylhexyl o-hydroxybenzoate, 2-Ethylhexylsalicylat, Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 2-ethylhexyl ester, Dermoblock OS, Eh-Ob, Escalol 587, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Eusolex OS, HallBrite OS-USP, Iso-octyl Salicylate, Neo Heliopan OS, Nsc 46151, OS, Octyl 2-Hydroxybenzoate, Octyl salicylate, Parsol EHS, Salicilato De 2-Etilhexilo, Salicylate de 2-ethylhexyle, Salicylate, Octyl, Salicylic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester, Solarom OS, Sunarome O, Sunarome WMO, Uvinul 0-18, WMO
• CAS: 118-60-5

Description

Octisalate is a coumarin derivative that is used in the treatment of skin cancer. It has been shown to be effective against human skin cells, as well as animal cells. Octisalate binds to DNA and inhibits its replication by inhibiting the activity of DNA polymerase and topoisomerase II. Octisalate has also been shown to be effective against bacteria, fungi, and viruses, which may be due to its ability to inhibit protein synthesis. Octisalate can be found in sunscreen products or it may be applied directly to the skin for protection from UV radiation. The analytical method for octisalate is dispersive solid-phase extraction with anhydrous sodium glycol ester as the solvent. Salicylates are a class of compounds that are structurally similar to octisalate and have similar properties; however, their use is limited because they have been shown to increase the risk of developing melanoma or other forms of skin cancer.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 250.33 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₅H₂₂O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%