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Record 1 2011-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Cosmetology
  • Pharmacy
Universal entry(ies)
C16H22O3
formula, see observation
(CH3)3C6H8OOCC6H4OH
formula, see observation
118-56-9
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a liquid or of an odorless, light-yellow oil, is neutral and nonirritating to the skin, absorbs UV radiation in sunlight, and is used as a UV filter for antisunburn creams.

OBS

3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Also known under other commercial designations, such as: Caswell No. 482B; EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 076603; NSC-164918; Uniderm Homsal.

OBS

Chemical formula: C16H22O3 or (CH3)3C6H8OOCC6H4OH

Key term(s)
  • meta-homomenthyl ester of salicylic acid
  • m-homomenthyl salicylate

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Cosmétologie
  • Pharmacie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C16H22O3
formula, see observation
(CH3)3C6H8OOCC6H4OH
formula, see observation
118-56-9
CAS number
DEF

Composé chimique se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide ou d'une huile inodore, jaunâtre, que l'on utilise comme agent de protection solaire.

OBS

2-hydroxybenzoate de 3,3,5-triméthylcyclohexyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formule chimique : C16H22O3 ou (CH3)3C6H8OOCC6H4OH

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Productos de belleza
  • Farmacia
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C16H22O3
formula, see observation
(CH3)3C6H8OOCC6H4OH
formula, see observation
118-56-9
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C16H22O3 o (CH3)3C6H8OOCC6H4OH

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