Name
Homosalate
Description
Homosalate is commonly used as a UV filter in sunscreens and other cosmetic products. It absorbs UVB radiation, helping to protect the skin from sunburn and damage caused by exposure to ultraviolet light
Benefits
Protects from sun damage.
Considerations
• Hormone Disruption
Studies have found homosalate mimics the hormone estrogen and can cause fertility issues.
• Genotoxic
Has been found to disrupt the body's DNA, potentially leading to mutations.
Synonyms
Homomenthyl Salicylate
3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexyl Salicylate
3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexyl 2-Hydroxybenzoate
m-Homomenthyl Salicylate
Benzoic Acid, 2-Hydroxy-, 3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexyl Ester
Salicylic Acid, m-Homomenthyl Ester
2-Hydroxybenzoic Acid 3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexyl Ester
Research Sources
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/8362
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31021040/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37758070/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31961417/
Summary
Endocrine disruptor, genotoxic
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