2-Ethylhexyl salicylate

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2-Ethylhexyl salicylate, also known as ethylhexyl salicylate (INCI name), octisalate, or octyl salicylate, is an organic compound used as an ingredient in sunscreens and cosmetics to absorb UVB (ultraviolet) rays from the sun. It is an ester formed by the condensation of salicylic acid with 2-ethylhexanol.

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