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Octyl 4-methoxycinnamate
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Octyl 4-methoxycinnamate is an organic compound primarily used as a UV filter in cosmetic formulations and sunscreens. It has the CAS number 5466-77-3, a molecular formula of C18H26O3, and a molecular weight of 290.40. This product is stored at ambient temperatures and carries no signal word. Molekula supplies Octyl 4-methoxycinnamate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90027143
- CAS Number
- 5466-77-3
- IUPAC Name
- 2-ethylhexyl (E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate
- EC Number
- 629-661-9
- Molecular Formula
- C18H26O3
- Molecular Weight
- 290.40
- Exact Mass
- 290.1882
- SMILES
- CCCCC(CC)COC(=O)/C=C/C1=CC=C(C=C1)OC
- InChIKey
- YBGZDTIWKVFICR-JLHYYAGUSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C18H26O3/c1-4-6-7-15(5-2)14-21-18(19)13-10-16-8-11-17(20-3)12-9-16/h8-13,15H,4-7,14H2,1-3H3/b13-10+
- PubChem CID
- 5355130
Synonyms
- 2-ethylhexyl (E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate
- 2-Ethylhexyl-p-methoxycinnamate
- Escalol 557
- Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
- Octinoxate
- Octyl methoxycinnamate
- Parsol
- Parsol MCX
- Parsol MOX
- Sunscreen AV
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Appearance
- Pale yellow liquid
- Odour
- Practically odorless
- Melting Point
- -68.3 °C using OECD Guideline 102 (Melting point/Melting Range)
- Boiling Point
- 382 °C at 760 mmHg
- Water Solubility
- 0.2 mg/L at 20 °C
- Vapour Pressure
- 0.000014 mmHg
- log P (octanol/water)
- 6.1
Source: PubChem CID 5355130 (HSDB, Haz-Map)
Frequently asked questions
What is Octyl 4-methoxycinnamate typically used for?
Octyl 4-methoxycinnamate is primarily used as an active ingredient in sunscreens and cosmetics to absorb UV-B rays from the sun.
What are the chemical formula and molecular weight of this product?
The chemical formula is C18H26O3 and the molecular weight is 290.40 g/mol.
How should Octyl 4-methoxycinnamate be stored?
This product should be stored at ambient temperature.
Can Molekula supply this product in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can supply Octyl 4-methoxycinnamate in bulk quantities to meet your specific manufacturing requirements.
What documentation is provided with an order of this chemical?
Each order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
What is the CAS number for Octyl 4-methoxycinnamate?
The CAS number for this product is 5466-77-3.
Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.