SALICYLIC ACID 4-OCTYLPHENYL ESTER Property

Melting point:

75°C

Boiling point:

424.46°C (rough estimate)

Density 

1.0544 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.6000 (estimate)

storage temp. 

Sealed in dry,Room Temperature

solubility 

almost transparency in hot Methanol

form 

powder to crystal

pka

7.92±0.30(Predicted)

color 

White to Almost white

CAS DataBase Reference

2512-56-3

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H312Harmful in contact with skin

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary statements

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P310Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P330Rinse mouth.

P331Do NOT induce vomiting.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P403+P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

SALICYLIC ACID 4-OCTYLPHENYL ESTER Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

White crystals. Melting point 72-74 ℃. Solubility in the following solvents at 27°C (g/100g solvent): acetone 127.2, benzene 144.0, hexane 37.0, hexanol 4.5, water < 0.1.

Uses

4-Octylphenyl Salicylate is a UV absorber for polyolefins and is an aromatic ester light stabilizer.

Synthesis

4-Octylphenyl Salicylate is obtained by reacting salicylic acid with thionyl chloride, and then condensing with p-octylphenol.