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CAS 5466-77-3
Molecular Formula: C18H26O3

Molecular Weight: 290.41

Chinese name: Octyl p-methoxycinnamate[1]

2-Ethylhexyl p-methoxycinnamate

Product Name: 2-Propenoic acid, 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-, 2-ethylhexyl ester

2-ethylhexyl-4-methoxycinnamate

2-Propenoic acid,3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-,2-ethylhexyl ester

Description: Orange transparent liquid. The boiling point is 216 °C (0.133-0.267 kpa), and the refractive index is 1.535 (26 °C). Soluble in ethanol, insoluble in water.

Uses: It is used to prepare sunscreen (cream, lotion, liquid) and other skin care cosmetics, which can effectively absorb ultraviolet rays in the sun, prevent human skin from redness, sunburn, and ink, and is also a treatment drug for photodermatitis.

In industry, it can be used as an antioxidant and ultraviolet absorber for plastics and inks.