Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Homosalate |
| Catalog Number: | M5693 |
| CAS Number: | 118-56-9 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C16H22O3 |
| Molecular Weight: | 262.34 |
| Solubility: | 55 mg/mL in DMSO |
| Storage: |
Powder -20°C 3 years ; 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months ; -20°C 1 month |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Analytical Data
| QC Standard: | >98.0% |
| H-NMR: | Consistent with structure |
Product Information
| Description: | Homosalate is an organic compound used in some sunscreens, it is used as a chemical UV filter, protecting the skin from sun damage. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |