Phenyl salicylate (Salol)

Phenyl salicylate (Salol)

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Formula	CAS
	118-55-8

CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number

Background

Phenyl salicylate (Salol) is a UV light absorber in creams, lotions, plastics, and suntan oil.

Synonyms

Phenyl salicylate
Salol
2-Hydroxybenzoic acid phenyl ester

Uses

Analgesic
Antipyretic and antirheumatic
Adhesives
Creams and lotions
Plastics
Polishes and waxes
Sunscreens

Cross-Reactions

Unusual Reactions

References

1.	Hindson, C., Phenyl salicylate (Salol) in a lip salve. Contact Dermatitis, 1980. 6(3): p. 216.
2.	Calnan, C.D., E. Cronin, and R.J. Rycroft, Allergy to phenyl salicylate. Contact Dermatitis, 1981. 7(4): p. 208-11.
3.	Sonnex, T.S. and R.J. Rycroft, Dermatitis from phenyl salicylate in safety spectacle frames. Contact Dermatitis, 1986. 14(5): p. 268-70.
4.	Fimiani, M., L. Casini, and S. Bocci, Contact dermatitis from phenyl salicylate in a galenic cream. Contact Dermatitis, 1990. 22(4): p. 239.
5.	Nakagawa, M., K. Kawai, and K. Kawai, Cross-sensitivity between resorcinol, resorcinol monobenzoate and phenyl salicylate. Contact Dermatitis, 1992. 27(3): p. 199-200.