Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Homosalate is an organic compound used in some sunscreens. It is an ester formed from salicylic acid and 335-trimethylcyclohexanol a derivative of cyclohexanol. Contained in 45% of U.S. sunscreens it is used as a chemical UV filter. The salicylic acid portion of the molecule absorbs ultraviolet rays with a wavelength from 295 nm to 315 nm protecting the skin from sun damage. The hydrophobic cyclohexanol portion provides greasiness that prevents it from dissolving in water.
