Homosalate

Homosalate Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Homosalate is an organic compound that belongs to salicylates. It is an ester formed from salicylic acid and 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexanol, a derivative of cyclohexanol. Salicylates prevent direct skin exposure to the sun’s harmful rays by absorbing ultraviolet (UV) light. Homosalate specifically absorbs short-wave UVB rays, which are associated with DNA damage and increased risk of skin cancer.

It is a common ingredient in many commercially available sunscreens. There are no reported adverse effects from homosalate.

Acts as UV filters.

Trade Name Homosalate
Generic Homosalate
Homosalate Other Names Homosalate, Homosalato, Homosalatum
Type
Formula C16H22O3
Weight Average: 262.349
Monoisotopic: 262.156894568
Protein binding

For local use only, no systemic absorption.

Groups Approved, Investigational
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer
Available Country
Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Homosalate
Homosalate

Uses

As ingredient in many sunscreen for protection against sunburn, skin aging and skin cancer.

Homosalate is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Sunburn

How Homosalate works

Homosalate has the ability to convert incident ultraviolet radiation into less damaging infrared radiation (heat).

Toxicity

LD50: Not available.

Food Interaction

No interactions found.

Volume of Distribution

For local use only, no systemic absorption.

Elimination Route

For local use only, no systemic absorption.

Half Life

For local use only, no systemic absorption.

Clearance

For local use only, no systemic absorption.

Elimination Route

For local use only, no systemic absorption.

Innovators Monograph

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