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Catalog Number | CI-SC-0652 |
Product Name | OM-Cinnamate, USP |
CAS | 5466-77-3 |
Structure | |
Description | Liquid oil soluble UVB sunscreen. Ester of methoxycinnamate made of a derivative of cinnamic acid (occurring in plants like balsam of Peru, cinnamon leaves) with methyl acetate. Synonyms: 2- ethylhexyl-p-methoxycinnamate or octinoxate. Purity >98%. |
Solubility | Soluble in oil & alcohol, water insoluble |
Appearance | colorless to light yellow liquid, almost odorless |
Application | Sun care & after-sun products, hair care products, lotions, liquid makeup products. |
Storage | Store light-protected at a cool and dry place |
Composition | Octyl methoxycinnamate, BHT |
Features And Benefits | USP gradeUVB filterCan be combined with other sunscreens |
GMO | GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components) |
HS Code | 3304100000 |
INCI | Octyl methoxycinnamate |
Manufacture | Octyl methoxycinnamate is made synthetically by the condensation of methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. |
Preservation | BHT (antioxidant) |
Purity Grade | USP grade |
Raw Material Source | Methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol |
Uses | Can be added to formulas as is. Typical use level 2-10%. Maximum concentrations allowed: USA 7.5 %, Europe & Japan 10 %. For external use only. |