Octyl salicylate
（重定向自Octisalate）
![Ball-and-stick model of the octyl salicylate molecule](/Images/godic/202501/30/Octyl_salicylate_3D_ball5800.png")
Octyl salicylate, or 2-ethylhexyl salicylate, is an organic compound used as an ingredient in sunscreens and cosmetics to absorb UVB (ultraviolet) rays from the sun. It is an ester formed by the condensation of a salicylic acid with 2-ethylhexanol. It is a colorless oily liquid with a slight floral odor.