[{"from": "human", "value": "Could you provide a description of this molecule? [C][C][C][C][C][Branch1][Ring1][C][C][C][O][C][=Branch1][C][=O][C][=C][C][=C][C][=C][Ring1][=Branch1][O]"}, {"from": "gpt", "value": "The molecule is an oil soluble chemical sunscreen agent that absorbs UVB radiation. It does not protect against UVA. Octyl salicylate is used to augment the UVB protection in a sunscreen. Salicylates are weak UVB absorbers and they are generally used in combination with other UV filters. Octyl salicylate appears to have a good safety profile. It covers wavelength in the range 295-315 nm, peak at 307-310 nm.   It is an ester of salicylic  acid and 2-ethylhexanol. The salicylate portion of the molecule absorbs ultraviolet light to protect skin from the harmful effects of exposure to sunlight, while the ethylhexanol portion functions as an emollient."}]