Octyl Methoxy Cinnamate

Independent reference data for Octyl Methoxy Cinnamate (CAS 83834-59-7), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used as ultraviolet sunscreen; [Merck Index]The most widely used sunscreen ingredient in the United States, octyl methoxycinnamate is thought to be the UVB filter in 90% of sun lotions

Synonyms and trade names

Octinoxate; Parsol MCX; Parsol MOX; Parsol; Octyl methoxycinnamate; 2-Ethylhexyl-p-methoxycinnamate; Escalol 557; Sunscreen AV; 2-Ethylhexyl p-methoxycinnamate; Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate; 2-ethylhexyl (E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate; Uvinul MC80; Ethylhexyl p-methoxycinnamate; Neo heliopan AV; Eusolex 2292; octyl-methoxycinnamate

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	CIR / INCI: Uv filter; Uv absorber
GHS notification summary	92.2% (1853 / 2010)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	92.2% (1853 / 2010)
Reported hazard statements	H315 (20.1%), H319 (20.1%), H335 (20.1%), H411 (33.3%)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 92.2% (1853 of 2010) of all reports.

Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 1853 of 2010 companies (only 7.8% companies provided GHS information). For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

What the public record says

Octyl Methoxy Cinnamate · CAS 83834-59-7 · C18H26O3. UNII 4Y5P7MUD51. Boiling Point: 388 to 392 °F at 3 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: 185-195°C at 1mbar; Boiling Point: 382 °C at 760 mm Hg.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.