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A clear, oil-soluble, "cosmetically-elegant" liquid that is the most commonly used chemical sunscreen. It absorbs UVB radiation (at wavelengths: 280-320 nm) with a peak protection at 310nm.
CAS NO:5466-77-3
EC NO:226-775-7
IUPAC NAMES:
2-ethylhexyl (2E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate
2-ethylhexyl (E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate
2-ETHYLHEXYL 3-(4-METHOXYPHENYL)-2-PROPENOATE
2-ethylhexyl 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)acrylate
2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate
2-ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate
2-Propenoic acid, 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-, 2-ethylhexyl ester
2-Propenoic acid, 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-, 2-ethylhexyl ester,
2-Propenoic acid, 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-, 2-ethylhexyl ester, (2E)-
3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-Propenoic Acid, 2-Ethylhexyl Ester
Octyl p-methoxycinnamate
RS)-2-Ethylhexyl (2E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate
SYNONYMS:
2-ETHYLHEXYL TRANS-4-METHOXYCINNAMATE
2-ETHYLHEXYL P-METHOXYCINNAMATE
2-ETHYLHEXYL 4-METHOXYCINNAMATE
4-METHOXYCINNAMIC ACID OCTYL ESTER
4-METHOXYCINNAMIC ACID 2-ETHYLHEXYL ESTER
(5-METHYLHEPTYL) 3-(4-METHOXYPHENYL)-2-PROPENOATE
2-Ethylhex-1-yl 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate, 2-Ethylhex-1-yl 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)acrylate
2-Ethylhex-1-yl 4-methoxycinnamate
Uvinul MC 80
2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxyciamate
Octinoxate
4-Methoxycinnamic Acid 2-Ethylhexyl Ester 4-Methoxycinnamic Acid Octyl Ester Octyl 4-Methoxycinnamate
OCLyl 4-MethoxycinnaMate
2-Ethylhexyl 3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)acrylate
Octyl 4-MethoxycinnaMate (Octinoxate)
(E)-2-ethylhexyl 3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)acrylate
Octyl methoxylate
2-Ethylhexyl p-methoxycinnamate (Parsol MCX )
Isooctyl parmethoxy cinnamate
Isooctyl-4-methoxycinnamate
3-(4-Methoxy-phenyl)-acrylicacid2-ethyl-hexylester
2-ethylhexy 4-methoxycinnamate
neo heliopan av, parsol mcx
OCTINOXATE,USP
OCTYL4-METHOXYCINNAMATE(OCTYLMETHOXYCINNAMATE)
Octyl-methoxycinnamate (OMC)
PARA-METHOXYCINNAMICACID,2-ETHYLHEXYLESTER
ETHYLHEXYL-PARA-METHOXYCINNAMATE
2-Ethylhexyl-4-methoxycinnamat
OCTYLDIMETHOXYCINNAMATE
OCTYL 4-METHOXYCINNAMATE 98%, STABILIZED WITH 0.05-0.1% BHT
Octyl 4-methoxycinnamate, stabilized, 98%
Isooctyl p-methoxycinnamate
Neo Heliopan AV
Octyl 4-methoxycinnamate, 98%, stabilized
(E)-3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)propenoic acid octyl ester
p-Methoxycinnamic acid octyl ester
3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)propenoic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester
4-Methoxybenzeneacrylic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester
Octinoxate (500 mg) (Octyl Methoxycinnamate)
2-ethylhexyl cinnamate,3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-propenoic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester, octyl methoxycinnamate, parsol MCX
uv absorber MC80
EUSOLEX 2292
OMC
OCTYL P-METHOXYCINNAMATE
OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE
OCTYL 4-METHOXYCINNAMATE
PARSOL MCX
PARSOL MCX-XR
TIMTEC-BB SBB008472
2-ethvlhexvlmethoxvcinnamate
2-Ethylhexyl-p-methoxycinnamate,2-Ethylhexyl4-methoxycinnamate
2-Propenoicacid,3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-,2-ethylhexylester
3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-propenoicaci2-ethylhexylester
Octinoxate/Ethyl Hexyl Methoxy Cinnamate
OCTYL METHOXY CINNAMATE /Octyl 4-methoxycinnamate
Octyl P-methoxycinnamate(OMC)
LGB-OMC
ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMETE
Overall, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an old-school chemical sunscreen agent. There are plenty of better options for sun protection today, but it is considered "safe as used" (and sunscreens are pretty well regulated) and it is available worldwide (can be used up to 10% in the EU and up to 7.5% in the US).
What Is It?
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is a clear liquid that is insoluble in water. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is used in the formulation of a wide variety of product types including sunscreens and makeup products that contain ingredients to protect the skin from the sun. In the United States, these products are regulated as Over-the-Counter (OTC) drugs.
Why is it used in cosmetics and personal care products?
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate or Octinoxate is used in products that are applied to the skin to absorb, reflect or scatter UV rays. This serves to protect the skin from sunburn as well as other damaging effects of the sun. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate also protects cosmetics and personal care products from deterioration caused by UV rays. When used to protect the product, this ingredient is called Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate.
Scientific Facts:
UV light has a wavelength shorter than visible light. Prolonged exposure to UV light may result in health effects in the skin, eye and immune system. UV light damages collagen and contributes to aging of skin. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate) can help protect against sunburn and other skin damage caused by UV light by absorbing UV radiation.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is classified as :
Uv absorber
Uv filter
Other names
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
Octinoxate
Uvinul MC80
(E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl) prop-2-enoic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester
Octyl methoxycinnamate or ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate (INCI) or octinoxate (USAN), trade names Eusolex 2292 and Uvinul MC80, is an organic compound that is an ingredient in some sunscreens and lip balms. It is an ester formed from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. It is a liquid that is insoluble in water.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is primarily used in sunscreens and other cosmetics to absorb UV-B rays from the sun, protecting the skin from damage. It is also used to reduce the appearance of scars.
Uses
Often used as an active ingredient in sunscreens combined with oxybenzone and titanium oxide for its use in protection against UV-B rays.
Chemical formula C18H26O3
Molar mass 290.403 g·mol−1
Density 1.01 g/cm3
Melting point −25 °C (−13 °F; 248 K)
Boiling point 198 to 200 °C (388 to 392 °F; 471 to 473 K)
It is a global, oil-soluble organic UV-B filter with a long history and excellent efficacy profile.
INCI: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Other names: Octinoxate
Cosmetic Applications: Sunscreen and after-sun products, hair care products, protective creams, lotions and make-up materials.
Appearance: Light yellow oily liquid
Solubility: Soluble in oils
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate is sensitive to sunlight. It breaks down and changes (isomerizes) when exposed to UV radiation [7,8]. Besides the fact that this diminishes the efficacy of the sunscreen, the breakdown of ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate causes the formation of new products whereof at least one is shown to be genotoxic, that is, can harm the cells' DNA [9]. And protecting the DNA is the foremost reason to use sunscreen.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is a sun filter used in cosmetic products.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate or Octinoxate is an UV Absorber and it is used in products that are applied to the skin and hair (such as Hair Body Sun spray) to absorb, reflect or scatter UV rays.
This serves to protect the skin from sunburn as well as other damaging effects of the sun to skin and hair.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate also protects cosmetics and personal care products from deterioration caused by UV rays.
Octyl Methoxycinnamate, also known as Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, is used as an ingredient in lip balms and sunscreens to absorb UV-B rays from the sun, protecting the skin from damage and reduces the appearance of scars.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, also called Octyl methoxycinnamate or (OMC), is a UV filter. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate can be absorbed rapidly through skin.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate filters UV‐B rays from the sun, although it does not protect against UV-A rays.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate dissolves in oil, which makes it a fat-seeking substance in the body. Octinoxate is formed by combining methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol compounds which are not harmful on their own.
When mixed together, they form a clear liquid that does not dissolve in water. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is found in hair color products and shampoos, sunscreen, lipstick, nail polish, and skin creams.
In products other than sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is used as a UV filter to protect the products from degrading when exposed to the sun.
A cinnamate is a compound chemically related to cinnamon oil and other cinnamon-related compounds that are used widely as flavourings and fragrances in many toiletries and cosmetics. Cinnamates are also potent UVB absorbers and therefore used in sunscreen agents and colour cosmetics with sun-protection factor qualities.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is the most widely used UVB blocking agent used in the skincare industry. When exposed to sunlight, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is converted into a less UV absorbent form which means that its effectiveness is reduced over time. This breakdown can be partly prevented by the addition of certain other photostabilisers, particularly bemotrizinol. The combination with other chemicals makes a more water-resistant and stable product.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (2-ethylhexyl-2-ciano-3, 3-diphenyl acrylate), a relatively new cinnamate that has both UVB and some UVA absorbing properties is photostable and thought to be non-allergenic and non-irritating. Its widespread use in sunscreen and cosmetic products has led to an increase in octocrylene sensitisation so that it is now a prime photoallergen of chemical-absorbing sunscreens.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate also known as Octinoxate is a sun active ingredient used for UVB protection.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is a cinnamate chemical UVB absorber found in many personal care products including sunscreens, insect repellants, hair care, and cosmetic products.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (otherwise known as Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate or OMC) is a commonly used UV filter
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate or Octinoxate is used in products that are applied to the skin to absorb, reflect or scatter UV rays.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate serves to protect the skin from sunburn as well as other damaging effects of the sun.
Octyl methoxycinnamate or ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate (INCI) or octinoxate (USAN), trade names Eusolex 2292 and Uvinul MC80, is an organic compound that is an ingredient in some sunscreens and lip balms.
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate is an ester formed from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate is a liquid that is insoluble in water.
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate (EHMC) is among the most frequently used organic ultraviolet (UV) filters, known primarily for its role as an active ingredient in sunscreen products.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate also has been used in hair, skin, nail and color cosmetic products to protect substrates, e.g., hair from damage by UVB radiation, and to help stabilize formulations against photodegradation.
It is primarily used in sunscreens and other cosmetics to absorb UV-B rays from the sun, protecting the skin from damage. It is also used to reduce the appearance of scars.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, also called Octyl methoxycinnamate or OMC, is a chemical commonly used in cosmetic and skin care products around the world.
(Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate) is an ultra violet absorber. Octyl methoxycinnamate has a broad UV-B radiation absorbance profile and functions as UV-B blocker.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate has a wide use in sunscreen and skin care products to give UV-B radiation protection.Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate also acts as a photo stabiliser in cosmetic products.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is the 2-ethylhexyl ester of para-methoxycinnamic acid.
Its molecular formula is C18H26O3, corresponding to a molecular weight of 290.4 g/mol.
The compound is often referred to as octyl methoxy-cinnamate (OMC) because it bears a C8 alkyl group; however, this name does not reflect the distinctly branched nature of the 2-ethylhexyl group in Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate.
The previous US Pharmacopeia (USP) name for Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate was octyl methoxycinnamate; this name was changed to octinoxate in the year 2000 and was adopted as the US over-the-counter (OTC) drug name for EHMC in 2002
What Is Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate?
UV radiations are one of the dangerous radiations responsible for premature aging of the skin. When UV radiations fall on the skin, it breaks down collagen and thus fines lines, wrinkles, and sagging of skin results. When Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate when applied to the skin, it forms a thin layer on the skin, it either reflect/scatter/ absorb the UV rays. It also saves skin from sun’s another harmful effect like sunburn. Not only the skin but products also get damaged one or the other way because of prolonged exposure to sunlight, in that case, the octinoxate protects product also from the degrading effect of sunlight. It is used in sunscreens; makeup products.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is a clear liquid that is insoluble in water. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is used in the formulation of a wide variety of product types including sunscreens and makeup products that contain ingredients to protect the skin from the sun. In the United States, these products are regulated as Over-the-Counter (OTC) drugs.
Why is Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate used in cosmetics and personal care products?
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate or Octinoxate is used in products that are applied to the skin to absorb, reflect or scatter UV rays. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate works to protect the skin from sunburn as well as other damaging effects of the sun.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate also protects cosmetics and personal care products from deterioration caused by UV rays. When used to protect the product, this ingredient is called Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate.
Octyl methoxycinnamate or ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate (INCI) or octinoxate (USAN), trade names Eusolex 2292 and Uvinul MC80, is an organic compound that is an ingredient in some sunscreens and lip balms. It is an ester formed from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. It is a liquid that is insoluble in water.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is primarily used in sunscreens and other cosmetics to absorb UV-B rays from the sun, protecting the skin from damage.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is also used to reduce the appearance of scars.
Uses
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is often used as an active ingredient in sunscreens combined with oxybenzone and titanium oxide for its use in protection against UV-B rays.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is a clear, oil-soluble, "cosmetically-elegant" liquid that is the most commonly used chemical sunscreen. 2-Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB radiation (at wavelengths: 280-320 nm) with a peak protection at 310nm.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate only protects against UVB and not UVA rays (the 320-400 nm range) – so always choose products that contain other sunscreens too. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is not very stable either, when exposed to sunlight, it kind of breaks down and loses its effectiveness (not instantly, but over time - it loses 10% of its SPF protection ability within 35 mins).
To make Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate more stable it can be combined with other sunscreen agents to give stable and broad-spectrum protection (the new generation sunscreen agent, Tinosorb S is a particularly good one for that).
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is a clear liquid that is insoluble in water.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is used in the formulation of many types of beauty products, including sunscreens and makeup products that marketed to contain ingredients that protect the skin from the sun. It is often listed as Octinoxate on sunscreen products. When you see on the ingredient listed for shampoos and other hair care products is it being used to protect these personal care products from deterioration caused by UV rays.
UV light has a wavelength shorter than visible light.
Prolonged exposure to UV light may result in health effects in the skin, eye and immune system.
UV light damages collagen and contributes to aging of skin.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate) can help protect against sunburn and other skin damage caused by UV light by absorbing UV radiation.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, also called Octyl methoxycinnamate or (OMC), is a UV filter. It can be absorbed rapidly through skin. Octinoxate has been detected in human urine, blood and breast milk, which indicates that humans are systemically exposed to this compound [1],[2]. Octinoxate is an endocrine disruptor that mimics estrogen and can disrupt thyroid function.
FOUND IN: Hair color products and shampoos, sunscreen, lipstick, nail polish, skin creams
WHAT IS Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate?
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate filters UV‐B rays from the sun. It does not protect against UV-A rays.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate dissolves in oil, which makes it a fat-seeking substance in the body.
It is formed by combining methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol- compounds which are not harmful on their own.
When mixed together, they form a clear liquid that does not dissolve in water. It is found in hair color products and shampoos, sunscreen, lipstick, nail polish, and skin creams.
In products other than sunscreens, it is used as a UV filter to protect the products from degrading when exposed to the sun.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, one of the most used sun filters in the world.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is organic, oil-soluble and absorbs UV-B radiation at wavelengths from 280 to 320nm, with a peak protection at 310nm.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is being used in a wide range of cosmetic products to provide an appropriate Sun Protection Factor (SPF) in sunscreens or to protect cosmetics against UV radiation.
In cosmetic products Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate also acts as a photo stabilizer and it helps to protect colors and fragrances.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (also called Octyl Methoxycinnamate) is an active ingredient in OTC sunscreen products.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is used in products that are applied to the skin to absorb, reflect or scatter UV rays; it protects the skin from sunburn and other damaging effects of the sun. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate also protects cosmetics and personal care products from deterioration caused by UV rays and allows them to last longer in high UV conditions.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that is an ingredient in some sunscreens and lip balms as a UV absorber/filter.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an ester formed frommethoxycinnamic acid and (RS)-2-ethylhexanol. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is a clear liquid that is insoluble in water.
Its primary use is in sunscreens and other cosmetics to absorb UV-B rays from the sun, protecting the skin from damage. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is also used to reduce the appearance of scars.
Octyl Methoxycinnamate or ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate (INCI) or octinoxate (USAN), trade names Eusolex 2292 and Uvinul MC80, is an organic compound that is an ingredient in some sunscreens and lip balms. It is an ester formed from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. It is a liquid that is insoluble in water. It is primarily used in sunscreens and other cosmetics to absorb UV-B rays from the sun, protecting the skin from damage. It is also used to reduce the appearance of scars.
Sunlight is one of the main harmful exogenous factors that induce the reactive oxygen species formation.
The human skin is the first line of photoprotection against harmful exogenous factors, such as UV radiations.
The topical application of sunscreens, containing UV-B filters, is widely used to protect against UV-induced damage.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is the world’s most widely used UV-B filter in sunscreens.
Benefits
Barely leads to skin irritation.
Reduces the appearance of scars.
Applications
Cosmetics
Fragrance
Sunscreens
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is a cinnamate ester and common ingredient in sunscreen and other skin care products to minimize DNA photodamage. It was originally developed in 1950's as an organic UV-B filter that absorbs UV-B rays from sun. It is often combined with nanoparticles or other water-resistant liposomes in formulations to increase the localization at the epidermis and decrease the risk of percutaneous absorption. Its use in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations is approved by FDA.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is a colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid.
USES
* For Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (USEPA/OPP Pesticide Code: 088407) there are 0 labels match. /SRP: Not registered for current use in the U.S., but approved pesticide uses may change periodically and so federal, state and local authorities must be consulted for currently approved uses.
* The most widely used sunscreen ingredient in the United States, octyl methoxycinnamate is thought to be the UVB filter in 90% of sun lotions
* Used as an ultraviolet absorber in US cosmetics.
* Ultraviolet screen
* Sunscreen ingredient and ingredient in personal care products, including hair color products and shampoos, lipstick, nail polish, and skin creams.
Industry Uses
Odor agents
Consumer Uses
Personal care products
Chemical Properties colourless or pale yellow liquid
Uses Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an UV induced cyclobutane pyrimidine dimer (CDP) formation inhibitior.
Uses Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is the drug name for the sunscreen chemical generally known as octyl methoxycinnamate and ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate.
Uses Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is used as UV-B-absorbing agent in sunscreens and cosmetic creams, lotions, lipsticks, sun oils, etc.
If you ask what is ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, a chemical filter used in sunscreens, (Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate) has many names, it is also referred to as “Octinoxate” or “Octyl methoxycinnamate” with the abbreviation OMC. It has a chemical formula (C18H26O3) and is an oil soluble solar filter. It is light yellow and full of liquid. In many cosmetic hair care products, you can also protect the hair from sunlight and also protect the cosmetics by protecting them from the sun. It is an ingredient found in sunscreens. Crazy is a substance from UVB conditions. It is used in sunscreen around the world. It provides protection against wavelengths of 290 to 320 nm.
Its functions (INCI)
UV Absorbent: Protects the cosmetic product against the effects of UV light
UV filter: Allows you to filter certain UV rays in order to protect the skin or hair from the harmful effects of these rays.
Stabilizer: Improves ingredients or formulation stability and shelf life
(Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate) is an ultra violet absorber. It has a broad UV-B radiation absorbance profile and functions as UV-B blocker. It has a wide use in sunscreen and skin care products to give UV-B radiation protection. It also acts as a photo stabiliser in cosmetic products.
General description
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is a commonly used chemical UV filter[2], which can generally find applications as a sunscreen ingredient.[1]
Application
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* Used in sunscreen as a UV filter
* Often listed on sunscreen products as Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Functions:
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (also called Octyl Methoxycinnamate) is an active ingredient in OTC sunscreen products. It is used in products that are applied to the skin to absorb, reflect or scatter UV rays; it protects the skin from sunburn and other damaging effects of the sun. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate also protects cosmetics and personal care products from deterioration caused by UV rays and allows them to last longer in high UV conditions.
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate (EHMC) is among the most frequently used organic ultraviolet (UV) filters, known primarily for its role as an active ingredient in sunscreen products.1–3 EHMC also has been used in hair, skin, nail and color cosmetic products to protect substrates, e.g., hair from damage by UVB radiation, and to help stabilize formulations against photodegradation.
Chemistry and Manufacture
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, is the 2-ethylhexyl ester of para-methoxycinnamic acid. Its molecular formula is C18H26O3, corresponding to a molecular weight of 290.4 g/mol.1,4 The compound is often referred to as octyl methoxy-cinnamate (OMC) because it bears a C8 alkyl group; however, this name does not reflect the distinctly branched nature of the 2-ethylhexyl group in Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate. The previous US Pharmacopeia (USP) name for EHMC was octyl methoxycinnamate; this name was changed to octinoxate in the year 2000 and was adopted as the US over-the-counter (OTC) drug name for Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate in 2002.
The total synthesis of Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate starting from petrochemical feedstocks is a marvel of industrial organic chemistry that relies on a diverse array of chemical processes to deliver the compound. While a comprehensive review of Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate synthesis is beyond the scope of this column, the brief overview presented herein will highlight some of the key materials and processes used to manufacture EHMC and demonstrate the impressive range of synthetic organic chemistry utilized to produce this important molecule.
Octyl Methoxycinnamate, also known as Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, is used as an ingredient in lip balms and sunscreens to absorb UV-B rays from the sun, protecting the skin from damage and reduces the appearance of scars. Ungraded products supplied by Spectrum are indicative of a grade suitable for general industrial use or research purposes and typically are not suitable for human consumption or therapeutic use.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate or Octinoxate is an UV Absorber and it is used in products that are applied to the skin and hair (such as Hair & Body Sun spray) to absorb, reflect or scatter UV rays. This serves to protect the skin from sunburn as well as other damaging effects of the sun to skin and hair. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate also protects cosmetics and personal care products from deterioration caused by UV rays.
What is Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate used for?
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate or Octinoxate is used in products that are applied to the skin to absorb, reflect or scatter UV rays. This serves to protect the skin from sunburn as well as other damaging effects of the sun. … When used to protect the product, this ingredient is called Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate.
What is Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate and where is it found? This chemical is a UVB absorbing agent used in products such as sunscreens and cosmetic creams, lotions, lipsticks, hair care products, sun oils and some insect repellents. Further research may identify additional product or industrial usages of this chemical.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is a cinnamate chemical UVB absorber found in many personal care products including sunscreens, insect repellants, hair care, and cosmetic products. Chemical sunscreen agents diminish the penetration of ultraviolet (UV) light through the epidermis by absorbing UV radiation within a specific wavelength range.
What are some products that may contain Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (octinoxate)?
Cleansers/Washes
Cosmetics
Foundation
Lipstick / lip gloss
Creams/Lotions
Hair Care Products
Conditioner
Hairspray
Shampoo
Hair Color
Insect Repellant
Nail Care
Sunscreens
WHAT IS IT?
An organic compound that is an ingredient in some sunscreens and lip balms as a UV absorber/filter. It is an ester formed from methoxycinnamic acid and (RS)-2-ethylhexanol. It is a clear liquid that is insoluble in water. Its primary use is in sunscreens and other cosmetics to absorb UV-B rays from the sun, protecting the skin from damage. It is also used to reduce the appearance of scars.
MORE INFORMATION
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate can be found in hair color products and shampoos, sunscreen, lipstick, nail polish, skin creams. A recent study concluded that octyl methoxycinnamate and other sun screening agents do not penetrate the outer skin in sufficient concentration to cause any significant toxicity to the underlying human keratinocytes.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is used as an effective oil soluble and liquid UVB absorber with a specific extinction (E 1% / 1cm) of min. 830 at 308nm in Methanol and has additional absorption in the short-wave UVA spectrum. It is used in a wide variety of cosmetic applications. Offers additional absorption in the short-wave UVA spectrum and UV protection. It also acts as a very good solubilizer for crystalline UV absorbers. Suitable for the formulation of water-resistant sunscreen products.
INCI:
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Claims:
Solubilizers
Sunscreen Agents > UV Filters / Sunscreens
absorption
protections
water-resistant / waterproof
Application/Recommended for:
Sun care (Sun protection, After-sun & Self-tanning) > Sun protection
WHAT DOES OCTINOXATE DO?
Octinoxate, also known as ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, is a common ingredient in sunscreens, shampoos, lipsticks and other products(1) It serves a number of different functions as an active ingredient in sunscreens. First, it disperses the sun’s UVB rays, which cause burns. Since it is inexpensive, it also serves as a good ingredient to keep the cost of sunscreen low. As a UVB absorber, octinoxate does its job and prevents burns, but it also poses numerous risks to humans as well as the coral reefs. It’s very important for people to understand and weigh these risks before using sunscreens!
How it’s made
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate shows up in many sunscreens labeled “natural, but it’s not a natural sunscreen! To make it, they mix sulfuric acid with methanol, a petroleum by-product. This mixture is then heated, until it’s insoluble in water.
What it does on your skin
It is supposed to simply protect your skin from burns, but instead of staying on your skin, it’s readily absorbed.
Where it goes in your body
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate has been found in human urine, blood and breast milk.(2)
What it takes with it
It’s absorbed so easily it can take stowaway chemicals with it. These chemicals may not be absorbed on their own, but octinoxate helps them out so they get into your bloodstream, too.
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, octinoxate, or OMC is a common ingredient in suncare products. It’s a clear oil-soluble liquid that protects the skin from UVB rays by reflecting the harmful rays. Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate may also be listed as octyl methoxycinnamate, but it’s the same thing.
This ingredient in chemical-based sunscreens (as opposed to mineral) that absorbs UVB radiation. Since ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate only protects against UVB rays it is often used with other active ingredients such as octocrylene, homosalate, and meradimate.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Skin Benefits
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate helps prevent sunburns, reduces the risk of getting skin cancer, and it absorbs well. It doesn’t leave a white cast as mineral-based ingredients can. It’s in all sorts of suncare products such as lotions, creams, and lip balms.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, also called Octyl methoxycinnamate or (OMC), is a UV filter. It can be absorbed rapidly through skin.Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate filters UV‐B rays from the sun, although it does not protect against UV-A rays. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate dissolves in oil, which makes it a fat-seeking substance in the body. It is formed by combining methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol compounds which are not harmful on their own. When mixed together, they form a clear liquid that does not dissolve in water. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is found in hair color products and shampoos, sunscreen, lipstick, nail polish, and skin creams. In products other than sunscreens, it is used as a UV filter to protect the products from degrading when exposed to the sun.
Appearance: Colorless or light yellow liquid
Properties&Applications:
•An effective UVB filter ideal for water-resistant sunscreen formulats •Excellent solvent for solid organic UV filters
•Used for sun care, body care,facial care and color cosmetics
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate is also known as octinoxate. It is a colorless clear liquid, insoluble in water.
Use & Benefits:
UV radiations are one of the dangerous radiations responsible for premature aging of the skin. When UV radiations fall on the skin, it breaks down collagen and thus fines lines, wrinkles, and sagging of skin results. When Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate when applied to the skin, it forms a thin layer on the skin, it either reflect/scatter/ absorb the UV rays. It also saves skin from sun’s another harmful effect like sunburn. Not only the skin but products also get damaged one or the other way because of prolonged exposure to sunlight, in that case, the octinoxate protects product also from the degrading effect of sunlight. It is used in sunscreens & makeup products.
Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as UV absorbing agent.
2, Personal care products
UV absorbing agent in personal care products.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (OMC) Octyl 4-methoxycinnamate CAS 5466-77-3 is a UV-B category 1 sunscreen used for OTC sun protection products such as sunscreens, personal care products, sun care, baby sun care, daily skin care, decorative cosmetic with sun protection and broad spectrum UV- B filter.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (also called Octyl Methoxycinnamate) is an active ingredient in OTC sunscreen products. This product is widely utilized in commodities which are applied to the skin to absorb, reflect or scatter UV rays; it protects the skin from sunburn and other damaging effects of the sun. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (OMC) Octyl 4-methoxycinnamate CAS 5466-77-3 also protects cosmetics and personal care products from deterioration caused by UV rays and allows them to last longer in high UV conditions.
- Used in sunscreen as a UV filter
- Often listed on sunscreen products as Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (OMC) Octyl 4-methoxycinnamate CAS 5466-77-3 or octinoxate, trade names Eusolex 2292, parsol 1789 and Uvinul MC80, is an organic compound which is an ingredient in some sunscreens and lip balms. It is an ester formed from methoxycinnamic acid and (RS)-2-ethylhexanol. It is a clear liquid that is insoluble in water.
Its primary application is in sunscreens and other cosmetics to absorb UV-B rays from the sun, protecting the skin from damage. It is also used to reduce the appearance of scars.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (OMC) Octyl 4-methoxycinnamate CAS 5466-77-3 is widely used in the preparation of sunscreen (cream, milk, liquid) and other skin care cosmetics, can effectively absorb the sun in the UV, to prevent the human skin sun red, sunburn, sun ink, but also light-sensitive dermatitis treatment.
In the industry, this product can be used as plastic, ink anti-aging agent and UV absorber.
This product is used in products that are applied to the skin to absorb, reflect or scatter UV rays. This serves to protect the skin from sunburn as well as other damaging effects of the sun. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (OMC) Octyl 4-methoxycinnamate CAS 5466-77-3 also protects cosmetics and personal care products from deterioration caused by UV rays. When used to protect the product, this ingredient is called Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating.
