Cinoxate
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IUPAC names
2-Ethoxyethyl 3-(4-
methoxyphenyl)propenoate | |
Other names
Cinoxate
2-Ethoxyethyl p-methoxycinnamate | |
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3D model (JSmol)
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.002.901 |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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Properties | |
C14H18O4 | |
Molar mass | 250.28 g/mol |
Density | 1.102 g/cm3 |
Melting point | −25 °C |
Boiling point | 184−187 °C at 2 mmHg |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Cinoxate is an organic compound used as an ingredient in some types of sunscreens. It is an ester formed from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethoxyethanol. It is a slightly yellow viscous liquid that is insoluble in water, but miscible with alcohols, esters, and vegetable oils.
It protects skin against the sun by absorbing UV-A[citation needed] and UV-B rays.
See also
- Octyl methoxycinnamate, another methoxycinnamate-based sunscreen
References
- ^ Merck Index, 11th Edition, 2312.