Homosalate
Identification
- Brand Names
- Meijer
- Generic Name
- Homosalate
- DrugBank Accession Number
- DB11064
- Background
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.
- Type
- Small Molecule
- Groups
- Approved, Investigational
- Structure
- Weight
- Average: 262.349
Monoisotopic: 262.156894568 - Chemical Formula
- C16H22O3
- Synonyms
- 3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
- Homosalate
- Homosalato
- Homosalatum
- External IDs
- Caswell No. 482B
Pharmacology
- Indication
As ingredient in many sunscreen for protection against sunburn, skin aging and skin cancer.
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- Pharmacodynamics
Acts as UV filters.
- Mechanism of action
Homosalate has the ability to convert incident ultraviolet radiation into less damaging infrared radiation (heat).
Target Actions Organism UProgesterone receptor antagonistHumans UAndrogen receptor antagonistHumans UEstrogen receptor alpha Not Available Humans - Absorption
For local use only, no systemic absorption.
- Volume of distribution
For local use only, no systemic absorption.
- Protein binding
For local use only, no systemic absorption.
- Metabolism
For local use only, no systemic absorption.
- Route of elimination
For local use only, no systemic absorption.
- Half-life
For local use only, no systemic absorption.
- Clearance
For local use only, no systemic absorption.
- Adverse Effects
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- Toxicity
LD50: Not available.
- Pathways
- Not Available
- Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
- Not Available
Interactions
- Drug Interactions
- This information should not be interpreted without the help of a healthcare provider. If you believe you are experiencing an interaction, contact a healthcare provider immediately. The absence of an interaction does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.Not Available
- Food Interactions
- No interactions found.
Products
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- Active Moieties
Name Kind UNII CAS InChI Key Salicylic acid unknown O414PZ4LPZ 69-72-7 YGSDEFSMJLZEOE-UHFFFAOYSA-N - International/Other Brands
- Eusolex
- Over the Counter Products
Name Dosage Strength Route Labeller Marketing Start Marketing End Region Image Facial Primer Protector SPF 50 Cream 0.1 g/1g Topical TERRAMAR BRANDS S de RL de CV 2022-05-26 Not applicable US Sei Bella Age Defying Foundation Almond Liquid 2.9313 g/30mL Topical Melaleuca, Inc. 2011-05-02 2013-02-01 US Sei Bella Age Defying Foundation Beige Liquid 2.9313 g/30mL Topical Melaleuca, Inc. 2011-05-02 2013-02-01 US Sei Bella Age Defying Foundation Cashmere Liquid 2.9313 g/30mL Topical Melaleuca, Inc. 2011-05-02 2013-02-01 US Sei Bella Age Defying Foundation Chestnut Liquid 2.9313 g/30mL Topical Melaleuca, Inc. 2011-05-02 2013-02-01 US Sei Bella Age Defying Foundation Classic Beige Liquid 2.9313 g/30mL Topical Melaleuca, Inc. 2011-05-02 2013-02-01 US Sei Bella Age Defying Foundation Espresso Liquid 2.9313 g/30mL Topical Melaleuca, Inc. 2011-05-02 2013-02-01 US Sei Bella Age Defying Foundation Fawn Liquid 2.9313 g/30mL Topical Melaleuca, Inc. 2011-05-02 2013-02-01 US Sei Bella Age Defying Foundation Golden Liquid 2.9313 g/30mL Topical Melaleuca, Inc. 2011-05-02 2013-02-01 US Sei Bella Age Defying Foundation Ivory Liquid 2.9313 g/30mL Topical Melaleuca, Inc. 2011-05-02 2013-02-01 US - Mixture Products
Name Ingredients Dosage Route Labeller Marketing Start Marketing End Region Image (Re)Setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40 Homosalate (9.8 g/100mL) + Avobenzone (2.9 g/100mL) + Octisalate (4.9 g/100mL) + Octocrylene (9.5 g/100mL) Spray Topical Supergoop, LLC 2022-01-05 Not applicable US 100 SPF Cream Homosalate (15 % w/w) + Avobenzone (3 % w/w) + Octisalate (5 % w/w) + Octocrylene (10 % w/w) + Oxybenzone (6 % w/w) Cream Topical Vital Science A Div. Of/Une Div. De Valeant Canada Ltd/Ltee 2010-06-03 2014-08-27 Canada 1177, 1178 Sunscreen Homosalate (6 g/100g) + Octinoxate (7.5 g/100g) + Octisalate (5 g/100g) + Oxybenzone (5 g/100g) Cream Topical Dynarex 2021-05-27 Not applicable US 14-day Skin Rescue SPF 30 Homosalate (4 % w/w) + Avobenzone (3 % w/w) + Octisalate (5 % w/w) + Octocrylene (2.35 % w/w) + Oxybenzone (6 % w/w) Cream Topical Johnson & Johnson 2009-02-16 2013-07-31 Canada 15 Tanning CVS Homosalate (10 g/100mL) + Avobenzone (2 g/100mL) + Octisalate (5 g/100mL) + Octocrylene (5 g/100mL) Lotion Topical Product Quest Mff, Llc 2014-11-06 2016-04-20 US 2 in 1 Sunscreen and Gradual Self-Tanner Homosalate (15 g/100mL) + Avobenzone (3 g/100mL) + Octisalate (5 g/100mL) + Octocrylene (8 g/100mL) Aerosol, spray Topical Sunless, Inc 2018-09-07 Not applicable US 21STAY A Thera Sun Block Homosalate (20 mg/1mL) + Octinoxate (60 mg/1mL) + Octisalate (40 mg/1mL) + Titanium dioxide (54.6 mg/1mL) + Zinc oxide (58.2 mg/1mL) Cream Topical Oracle Cosmetic Co., Ltd. 2017-11-21 Not applicable US 24/7 Life by 7- Eleven Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF50 Homosalate (84 mg/1mL) + Avobenzone (25.2 mg/1mL) + Octisalate (42 mg/1mL) + Octocrylene (42 mg/1mL) Spray Topical Prime Packaging, Inc. 2022-05-05 Not applicable US 24/7 life by 7-Eleven Broad Spectrum SPF Homosalate (62.78 g/1mL) + Avobenzone (25.11 g/1mL) + Octisalate (41.85 g/1mL) + Octocrylene (41.85 g/1mL) Spray Topical Prime Packaging, Inc. 2022-05-17 Not applicable US 24/7 Life by 7-Eleven Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Homosalate (83.4 mg/1mL) + Avobenzone (25 mg/1mL) + Octisalate (41.7 mg/1mL) + Octocrylene (41.7 mg/1mL) Spray Topical Prime Packaging, Inc. 2022-04-14 Not applicable US - Unapproved/Other Products
Name Ingredients Dosage Route Labeller Marketing Start Marketing End Region Image 4362 First Aid Kit Homosalate (5 g/100mL) + Ammonia (0.045 g/0.3mL) + Avobenzone (1 g/100mL) + Bacitracin zinc (400 [iU]/1g) + Benzalkonium chloride (1.3 mg/1mL) + Ethanol (0.5 mL/1mL) + Hydrocortisone acetate (1 g/100g) + Isopropyl alcohol (0.7 mL/1mL) + Lidocaine hydrochloride (20 mg/1mL) + Neomycin sulfate (3.5 mg/1g) + Octinoxate (7.5 g/100mL) + Octisalate (5 g/100mL) + Oxybenzone (6 g/100mL) + Polymyxin B sulfate (5000 [iU]/1g) + Povidone-iodine (10 mg/1mL) + Water (98.6 mL/100mL) Kit Ophthalmic; Respiratory (inhalation); Topical Honeywell Safety Products USA, Inc. 2018-09-13 Not applicable US BEYOND THE SHAVE For Men Homosalate (2.5 g/100mL) + Allantoin (0.5 g/100mL) + Avobenzone (3.0 g/100mL) + Dimethicone (2.9 g/100mL) + Octasulfur (3.0 g/100mL) + Octisalate (5 g/100mL) + Octocrylene (2.7 g/100mL) Kit Topical Rodan & Fields 2017-06-01 Not applicable US CoreTex Professional Outdoor Skin Protection Wallet Homosalate (5 g/100mL) + Homosalate (5 g/100g) + Homosalate (7.5 g/100mL) + Avobenzone (1 g/100mL) + Avobenzone (1 g/100g) + Avobenzone (3 g/100mL) + Benzocaine (6 g/100mL) + Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (2 g/100mL) + Ethanol (62.5 mL/100mL) + Octinoxate (7.5 g/100mL) + Octinoxate (7.5 g/100g) + Octisalate (5 g/100mL) + Octisalate (5 g/100g) + Octisalate (5 g/100mL) + Octocrylene (2.5 g/100mL) + Oxybenzone (6 g/100mL) + Oxybenzone (6 g/100g) + Oxybenzone (6 g/100mL) + Synthetic camphor (0.1 g/100mL) + Zinc acetate dihydrate (1 g/100mL) Gel; Kit; Lipstick; Liquid; Lotion; Swab Topical CoreTex Products Inc 2019-11-27 Not applicable US CoreTex Professional Outdoor Skin Protection Wallet Homosalate (5 g/100mL) + Homosalate (5 g/100g) + Homosalate (7.5 g/100mL) + Avobenzone (1 g/100mL) + Avobenzone (1 g/100g) + Avobenzone (3 g/100mL) + Benzocaine (6 g/100mL) + Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (2 g/100mL) + Ethanol (62.5 mL/100mL) + Octinoxate (7.5 g/100mL) + Octinoxate (7.5 g/100g) + Octisalate (5 g/100mL) + Octisalate (5 g/100g) + Octisalate (5 g/100mL) + Octocrylene (2.5 g/100mL) + Oxybenzone (6 g/100mL) + Oxybenzone (6 g/100g) + Oxybenzone (6 g/100mL) + Synthetic camphor (0.1 g/100mL) + Zinc acetate dihydrate (1 g/100mL) Gel; Kit; Lipstick; Liquid; Lotion; Swab Topical CoreTex Products Inc 2019-11-27 Not applicable US CoreTex Professional Outdoor Skin Protection Wallet Homosalate (5 g/100mL) + Homosalate (5 g/100g) + Homosalate (7.5 g/100mL) + Avobenzone (1 g/100mL) + Avobenzone (1 g/100g) + Avobenzone (3 g/100mL) + Benzocaine (6 g/100mL) + Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (2 g/100mL) + Ethanol (62.5 mL/100mL) + Octinoxate (7.5 g/100mL) + Octinoxate (7.5 g/100g) + Octisalate (5 g/100mL) + Octisalate (5 g/100g) + Octisalate (5 g/100mL) + Octocrylene (2.5 g/100mL) + Oxybenzone (6 g/100mL) + Oxybenzone (6 g/100g) + Oxybenzone (6 g/100mL) + Synthetic camphor (0.1 g/100mL) + Zinc acetate dihydrate (1 g/100mL) Gel; Kit; Lipstick; Liquid; Lotion; Swab Topical CoreTex Products Inc 2019-11-27 Not applicable US Dr.Jucre Rebirth White Sun Protection Homosalate (6.00 g/100mL) + Adenosine (0.04 g/100mL) + Avobenzone (4.00 g/100mL) + Bemotrizinol (1.50 g/100mL) + Ensulizole (3.50 g/100mL) + Nicotinamide (2.00 g/100mL) + Octinoxate (7.30 g/100mL) + Octisalate (4.50 g/100mL) + Octocrylene (2.00 g/100mL) Cream Topical NATURECELL CO., LTD. 2022-10-01 Not applicable US Epionce Active Shield SPF 30 Homosalate (0.1 mL/1mL) + Octisalate (0.05 mL/1mL) + Zinc oxide (0.92 mL/1mL) Lotion Topical Episciences, Inc. 2005-03-24 2005-03-24 US EXODERMA Silky Sun Cream Homosalate (8 g/100g) + Adenosine (0.04 g/100g) + Nicotinamide (2 g/100g) + Octyl triazone (3.5 g/100g) + Titanium dioxide (2 g/100g) Cream Topical The Classeum Co., Ltd 2022-12-18 2023-12-17 US Nu-derm System Normal-dry Skin Transformation Homosalate (100 mg/1g) + Hydroquinone (40 mg/1g) + Hydroquinone (40 mg/1g) + Octisalate (50 mg/1g) + Zinc oxide (165 mg/1g) Cream; Kit; Lotion Topical OBAGI COSMECEUTICAL LLC 2019-12-02 Not applicable US NU-DERM system NORMAL-DRY SKIN TRANSFORMATION TRIAL Homosalate (100 mg/1g) + Hydroquinone (40 mg/1g) + Hydroquinone (40 mg/1g) + Octisalate (50 mg/1g) + Zinc oxide (165 mg/1g) Cream; Kit; Lotion Topical OBAGI COSMECEUTICAL LLC 2019-12-02 Not applicable US
Categories
- Drug Categories
- Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire
- Description
- This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as o-hydroxybenzoic acid esters. These are benzoic acid esters where the benzene ring is ortho-substituted with a hydroxy group.
- Kingdom
- Organic compounds
- Super Class
- Benzenoids
- Class
- Benzene and substituted derivatives
- Sub Class
- Benzoic acids and derivatives
- Direct Parent
- o-Hydroxybenzoic acid esters
- Alternative Parents
- Salicylic acid and derivatives / Benzoyl derivatives / 1-hydroxy-4-unsubstituted benzenoids / 1-hydroxy-2-unsubstituted benzenoids / Vinylogous acids / Carboxylic acid esters / Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives / Organooxygen compounds / Organic oxides / Hydrocarbon derivatives
- Substituents
- 1-hydroxy-2-unsubstituted benzenoid / 1-hydroxy-4-unsubstituted benzenoid / Aromatic homomonocyclic compound / Benzoyl / Carboxylic acid derivative / Carboxylic acid ester / Hydrocarbon derivative / Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives / O-hydroxybenzoic acid ester / Organic oxide
- Molecular Framework
- Aromatic homomonocyclic compounds
- External Descriptors
- Not Available
- Affected organisms
- Not Available
Chemical Identifiers
- UNII
- V06SV4M95S
- CAS number
- 118-56-9
- InChI Key
- WSSJONWNBBTCMG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C16H22O3/c1-11-8-12(10-16(2,3)9-11)19-15(18)13-6-4-5-7-14(13)17/h4-7,11-12,17H,8-10H2,1-3H3
- IUPAC Name
- 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
- SMILES
- CC1CC(CC(C)(C)C1)OC(=O)C1=C(O)C=CC=C1
References
- General References
- External Links
- PubChem Substance
- 347911103
- ChemSpider
- 8059
- 91326
- ChEBI
- 91642
- ChEMBL
- CHEMBL1377575
- Wikipedia
- Homosalate
Clinical Trials
- Clinical Trials
Phase Status Purpose Conditions Count 4 Completed Prevention Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID‑19) / Sports Nutrition 1 4 Completed Supportive Care Atrophic Vaginitis / Endometrial Hyperplasia / Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) 1 4 Completed Supportive Care Skin Irritation 1 4 Completed Treatment Acne Prone Skin 1 4 Completed Treatment Actinic Keratosis (AK) 1 4 Completed Treatment Chronic Hand Eczema (CHE) 1 4 Completed Treatment Diabetes Complications 1 4 Recruiting Treatment Breast Cancer / Vulvo Vaginal Atrophy 1 4 Terminated Not Available Skin Aging 1 3 Completed Treatment Atopic Dermatitis 1
Pharmacoeconomics
- Manufacturers
- Not Available
- Packagers
- Not Available
- Dosage Forms
Form Route Strength Lotion; spray Topical Kit Ophthalmic; Respiratory (inhalation); Topical Aerosol Topical Oil Topical Cream, augmented Topical Spray Cutaneous Cream; kit; oil; stick Topical Spray, suspension Topical Kit Oral; Topical Stick Topical Jelly Topical Gel Topical Salve Topical Aerosol, foam Topical Gel; kit; lipstick; liquid; lotion; swab Topical Lotion Topical Cream; gel; kit; lotion Topical Cream Topical Cream Topical 0.1 g/1g Liquid Topical Sponge Topical Kit; lipstick Topical Paste Topical Ointment Topical Lotion / shampoo Topical Kit; stick Topical Solution Topical Cream; kit Topical Powder Topical Cream; kit; lotion Topical Kit; lotion Topical Cream; kit; liquid; lotion Topical Suspension Topical Gel; kit; lotion Topical Jelly; kit Topical Lotion Cutaneous Liquid Topical 2.9313 g/30mL Spray Oral Emulsion Topical Spray Topical Lotion Oral Cloth Topical Lipstick Topical Kit; liquid Topical Gel; kit Topical Kit Topical Aerosol, spray Topical - Prices
- Not Available
- Patents
- Not Available
Properties
- State
- Not Available
- Experimental Properties
- Not Available
- Predicted Properties
Property Value Source Water Solubility 0.0373 mg/mL ALOGPS logP 4.05 ALOGPS logP 5 Chemaxon logS -3.8 ALOGPS pKa (Strongest Acidic) 9.72 Chemaxon pKa (Strongest Basic) -4.3 Chemaxon Physiological Charge 0 Chemaxon Hydrogen Acceptor Count 2 Chemaxon Hydrogen Donor Count 1 Chemaxon Polar Surface Area 46.53 Å2 Chemaxon Rotatable Bond Count 3 Chemaxon Refractivity 74.65 m3·mol-1 Chemaxon Polarizability 29.86 Å3 Chemaxon Number of Rings 2 Chemaxon Bioavailability 1 Chemaxon Rule of Five Yes Chemaxon Ghose Filter Yes Chemaxon Veber's Rule No Chemaxon MDDR-like Rule No Chemaxon - Predicted ADMET Features
- Not Available
Spectra
- Mass Spec (NIST)
- Not Available
- Spectra
Spectrum Spectrum Type Splash Key Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positive (Annotated) Predicted LC-MS/MS Not Available Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positive (Annotated) Predicted LC-MS/MS Not Available Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positive (Annotated) Predicted LC-MS/MS Not Available Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negative (Annotated) Predicted LC-MS/MS Not Available Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negative (Annotated) Predicted LC-MS/MS Not Available Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negative (Annotated) Predicted LC-MS/MS Not Available
Targets

- Kind
- Protein
- Organism
- Humans
- Pharmacological action
- Unknown
- Actions
- Antagonist
- General Function
- Zinc ion binding
- Specific Function
- The steroid hormones and their receptors are involved in the regulation of eukaryotic gene expression and affect cellular proliferation and differentiation in target tissues. Progesterone receptor ...
- Gene Name
- PGR
- Uniprot ID
- P06401
- Uniprot Name
- Progesterone receptor
- Molecular Weight
- 98979.96 Da
References
- Schreurs RH, Sonneveld E, Jansen JH, Seinen W, van der Burg B: Interaction of polycyclic musks and UV filters with the estrogen receptor (ER), androgen receptor (AR), and progesterone receptor (PR) in reporter gene bioassays. Toxicol Sci. 2005 Feb;83(2):264-72. Epub 2004 Nov 10. [Article]
- Kind
- Protein
- Organism
- Humans
- Pharmacological action
- Unknown
- Actions
- Antagonist
- General Function
- Zinc ion binding
- Specific Function
- Steroid hormone receptors are ligand-activated transcription factors that regulate eukaryotic gene expression and affect cellular proliferation and differentiation in target tissues. Transcription ...
- Gene Name
- AR
- Uniprot ID
- P10275
- Uniprot Name
- Androgen receptor
- Molecular Weight
- 98987.9 Da
References
- Schreurs RH, Sonneveld E, Jansen JH, Seinen W, van der Burg B: Interaction of polycyclic musks and UV filters with the estrogen receptor (ER), androgen receptor (AR), and progesterone receptor (PR) in reporter gene bioassays. Toxicol Sci. 2005 Feb;83(2):264-72. Epub 2004 Nov 10. [Article]
- Jimenez-Diaz I, Molina-Molina JM, Zafra-Gomez A, Ballesteros O, Navalon A, Real M, Saenz JM, Fernandez MF, Olea N: Simultaneous determination of the UV-filters benzyl salicylate, phenyl salicylate, octyl salicylate, homosalate, 3-(4-methylbenzylidene) camphor and 3-benzylidene camphor in human placental tissue by LC-MS/MS. Assessment of their in vitro endocrine activity. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci. 2013 Oct 1;936:80-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2013.08.006. Epub 2013 Aug 8. [Article]
- Kind
- Protein
- Organism
- Humans
- Pharmacological action
- Unknown
- General Function
- Zinc ion binding
- Specific Function
- Nuclear hormone receptor. The steroid hormones and their receptors are involved in the regulation of eukaryotic gene expression and affect cellular proliferation and differentiation in target tissu...
- Gene Name
- ESR1
- Uniprot ID
- P03372
- Uniprot Name
- Estrogen receptor
- Molecular Weight
- 66215.45 Da
References
- Jimenez-Diaz I, Molina-Molina JM, Zafra-Gomez A, Ballesteros O, Navalon A, Real M, Saenz JM, Fernandez MF, Olea N: Simultaneous determination of the UV-filters benzyl salicylate, phenyl salicylate, octyl salicylate, homosalate, 3-(4-methylbenzylidene) camphor and 3-benzylidene camphor in human placental tissue by LC-MS/MS. Assessment of their in vitro endocrine activity. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci. 2013 Oct 1;936:80-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2013.08.006. Epub 2013 Aug 8. [Article]
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