Homosalate (3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate)

Homosalate (3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate) at 90.0-110.0% (supplier-declared range). Colourless transparent liquid. UV filter for sun-care and cosmetic formulations. CAS 118-56-9.

Cosmetic Actives Liquid
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Commercial & documentation

Packaging25 kg or 200 kg plastic drum

Supplier-reported specification highlights

  • Assay: 90.0-110.0% — stated as a range, not a single value. Assay figures for UV filters are conventionally expressed against a declared content, which is why the upper bound can exceed 100%.
  • Appearance: Colourless transparent liquid
  • CAS No.: 118-56-9
  • Physical form: Liquid
  • Packaging: 25 kg or 200 kg plastic drum
  • Storage: Preserve in tight, light-resistant containers.

Manufacturing applications

Supplied for sun-care, personal-care, and cosmetic formulations. Permitted UV filters and their maximum use levels are set by market and differ between the EU, the United States, and other jurisdictions; confirm permitted status and use level for your destination market before formulating. Buyers should confirm the final agreed specification, including assay method, grade, and batch documentation, directly with the contracting supplier. Information on this page is supplier-declared and provided for sourcing discovery only.

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