Chemistry name: | 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl salicylate |
M Formula: | (CH3)3C6H8OOCC6H4OH |
Properties: | |
Light-yellow oil; odorless. Neutral and nonirritating to the skin. Absorbs UV radiation in sunlight (2940–3200 Å). Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol, chloroform, and ether. | |
Use: | |
UV filter for antisunburn creams. | |