UV Filter Homosalate CAS No. 118-56-9

• CAS No.: 118-56-9
• Formula: C16h22o3
• EINECS: 204-260-8
• Type: Pharmaceutical Intermediates
• Appearance: Liquid
• Quality: Refined
• Model NO.: HMS
• Colour: Colorless
• Certificate: ISO Reach
• Transport Package: 25kg/Drum
• Specification: Pharma Grade
• Trademark: EBT Chemicals
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 2914509090
• Production Capacity: 10000mt/Year

Product Description

 

Homosalate (HMS)

1. Basic Information

Product name	Homosalate (HMS)
CAS No.	118-56-9
EINECS No.	204-260-8
Molecular Formula:	C16H22O3
Molecular Weight:	262.36
Structural Formula:

 

1. Technical Specification

Item		Specification
Appearance		Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identity (IR) USP<197F>		Matches reference spectrum
UV absorbance (E^1%1cm in methnol) max 305nm		170~180
Specific gravity (25ºC) USP<841>		1.049~1.053
Refractive index (20ºC) USP<831>		1.561~1.519
Acidity (mg KOH/g) Titration (USP)		1.0 max
Methyl paraben (ppm)		5 max
Chromatographic purity GC  USP<621>	Purity (%)	99.6%
	Each impurity(%)	0.07%
	Total impurities (%)	0.4%
	3,3,5-Trimethyl cyclohexanol (%)	0.01%
	Methyl salicylate (%)	<0.7ppm (LOD)
	2-methoxy benzoic acid -3.3.5- trimethylcyclohexylester (%)	0.19%
Assay (%) GC (USP<621)		90.0-110.0
Residual solvents GC USP<467> (methanol)		1000 max

3.  Application field 
Homosalate (HMS) is commonly incorporated into sunscreens for its antibacterial abilities & helps prevent product from turning rancid. It is an oil soluble chemical sunscreen agent that absorbs UV B radiation. It can be used in sunscreen emulsions, gels, creams, sticks, makeup, etc.

4. Packing

Standard packaging includes the following:                                                                                                          
25kg per drum, 200kg/drum
Other package sizes are available upon request.

5. Storage

Store in a well-ventilated, cool, dry area, out of direct sunlight. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use.

6. Period of validity

36 months