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Butyloctyl Salicylate
Butyloctyl Salicylate (CAS #190085-41-7) is the 2-butyloctyl ester of salicylic acid (benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 2-butyloctyl ester). It is a multi-functional helper ingredient used primarily in sunscreen formulations, where it acts as a solvent for UV-filters such as Oxybenzone and Avobenzone. It is also noted for its cosmetically elegant texture, excellent spreadability, and a pleasant, moisturizing skin feel.
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Butyloctyl Salicylate can solubilize commonly used UV-filters and help increase the SPF rating of sunscreen formulas. It also helps stabilize the notoriously unstable UVA-filter Avobenzone. Additionally, it imparts a moisturizing skin feel and contributes to cosmetically elegant, spreadable formulations.
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