Octinoxate is a cinnamate ester and common ingredient in sunscreen and other skin care products to minimize DNA photodamage. It was first 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. Its therapeutic use is listed as sunscreens. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Parsol MCX, Parsol MOX, Parsol, Octyl methoxycinnamate, Ocinoxate and Sunscreen AV. Its PubChem CID is 5355130.
Octinoxate
| CAS No | 5466-77-3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C18H26O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 290.4 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 2-ethylhexyl (E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate |
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Octinoxate is a cinnamate ester and common ingredient in sunscreen and other skin care products to minimize DNA photodamage. It was first developed in 1950's as an organic UV-B filter that absorbs UV-B rays from sun.
The listed CAS number is 5466-77-3.
The listed molecular formula is C18H26O3.
The listed molecular weight is 290.4 g/mol.
2-ethylhexyl (E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate.
The source lists Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Parsol MCX, Parsol MOX, Parsol, Octyl methoxycinnamate, Ocinoxate and Sunscreen AV.