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Alternate Names: Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Parsol MCX, Parsol MOX, Parsol, Octyl methoxycinnamate, Ocinoxate, Sunscreen AV
CAS No: 5466-77-3
PubChem CID: 5355130
Mol Formula: C18H26O3
Mol Weight: 290.4 g/mol
IUPAC Name: 2-ethylhexyl (E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate
API Description: Octinoxate 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.
