Is Homosalate Natural?

Q: Is Homosalate natural?

Homosalate has a Natural Origin Index (NOI) of 0.00 (scale 0–1) per ISO 16128. Homosalate is synthesized from petrochemical feedstocks, resulting in a Natural Origin Index (NOI) of 0.0. An NOI of 0.00 means 0% of its molecular mass is traceable to a natural, renewable source.

Learn about Homosalate — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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INCI NameHomosalate

IUPAC Name(3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl) 2-hydroxybenzoate

FormulaC16H22O3

PubChem CID8362 ↗

FunctionUV Filter · Skin Conditioning Agent

FeedstockThe primary commercial feedstock for

Chemical Structure

Learn about Homosalate — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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Quick Facts

INCI NameHomosalate
IUPAC Name(3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl) 2-hydroxybenzoate
Molecular FormulaC16H22O3
PubChem CID8362 ↗
FunctionsUV FilterSkin Conditioning Agent
Primary FeedstockThe primary commercial feedstock for Homosalate synthesis is derived from petrochemical sources. Specifically, salicylic acid, a key intermediate, is typically synthesized from phenol, which itself originates from petroleum-based benzene.
NOI Score0.0 / 1.0
Tier100% Petroleum

Description

Learn about Homosalate — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

References

1ISO 16128-2:2017 — Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products — Part 2. ISO, Geneva.
2Homosalate. National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem CID 8362. pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov ↗