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Octyl Methoxycinnamate/EthylhexylMethoxycinnamate

ctyl Methoxycinnamate, also known as Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, is a widely used organic UVB filter in sunscreens and skincare formulations. It helps protect the skin from sunburn and premature aging caused by UVB radiation while maintaining the stability of other active ingredients in the formulation.

TRADE NAME	PCPI OMC
CHEMICAL NAME	OMC , Octyl Methoxycinnamate , Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate , Octinoxate (USAN)
APPEARANCE	Colorless To Pale Yellow Viscous Liquid
CAS NUMBER	5466-77-3
ASSAY	NLT 98.5 %
TYPE	Oil soluble
MOLECULAR FORMULA	C18H26O3
MOLECULAR WEIGHT	290.40

Range of Absorption	λ MAX	Solubility
UVA	310nm	Oil

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Octyl Methoxycinnamate is the most common active ingredient in sunscreens for protection against UV-B rays. It is a lipophilic liquid and the most frequently used UVB filter.
It is approved worldwide and can be readily incorporated in all formulation types.
It’s Liquid form makes it an excellent solvent for other crystalline UV filters in powder form such as DHHB, EHT or BEMT.
Octyl Methoxycinnamate shows high cosmetic elegance

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Octyl Methoxycinnamate/EthylhexylMethoxycinnamate

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