Octyl 4-methoxycinnamate (OMC) cas 5466-77-3
Octyl 4-methoxycinnamate (OMC) cas number 5466-77-3. OMC can also be called octyl methoxycinnamate, 2-Ethylhexyl 4-Methoxycinnamate, Isooctyl-4-methoxycinnamate, etc. Octyl 4-methoxycinnamate is a commonly used sunscreen agent.
Octyl-methoxycinnamate (OMC) is an organic compound that is an ingredient in some sunscreens and lip balms. Octyl 4-methoxycinnamate is an ester formed from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. Octyl 4-methoxycinnamate is a liquid that is insoluble in water.
| Item | Specifications |
| Appearance | Colorless or light yellow liquid |
| Odor | Very weak |
| Assay | 95.0%-105.0% |
| Purity(GC) | 98.0% Min |
| Acidity | Must conforms |
| Specific gravity | 1.005-1.013 |
| Refractive index | 1.542-1.548 |
| Color(hazen) | 70 Max |
| A 1%/1cm(310nm in ethanol) | 850Min |
| Peroxide value | 1.0mg/kg Max |
| Saponification value | 189Min |
| Single impurity | 0.5g/100g Max |
| Total impurities | 2.0g/100g Max |
Octyl 4-methoxycinnamate is widely used in cosmetics such as sunscreens and lip balms as a UVB absorber. Octyl methoxycinnamate for skin, it can effectively absorb ultraviolet rays in sunlight, prevent sunburn, sunburn and tanning of human skin, and can also be used to treat photosensitive dermatitis. In addition, isooctyl-4-methoxycinnamate can also be used as an anti-aging additive in industrial fields such as plastics and inks.
1. UV absorber
Unilong Octyl Methoxycinnamate is primarily used in sunscreens and other cosmetics to absorb UV-B rays from the sun, protecting the skin from damage.
2. Anti-sunburn
Octyl 4-methoxycinnamate is used to prepare sunscreen cream (cream, milk, liquid) and other skin care cosmetics, which can effectively absorb ultraviolet rays in the sunlight, prevent the body from getting sunburn, sunburn and sunburn, and is also a therapeutic agent for photosensitive dermatitis.
3. Industry field
Octyl 4-methoxycinnamate can be used as an antiaging agent and UV absorber for plastics and inks in industry.
1. UNILONG's production capacity of OMC is more than 200 tons/year.Fresh stock is available.The delivery time for 10 tons goods is less than 5 woring days.
2. Octyl 4-methoxycinnamate is a UVB zone ultraviolet absorber, belonging to chemical sunscreen agents, which can effectively prevent UVB 290-320nm ultraviolet rays. It has high absorption rate, no irritation to the skin, good safety, and is almost an ideal sunscreen. OMC is currently the most widely used UV UVB sunscreen.
3. 2-Ethylhexyl 4-Methoxycinnamate quality of is very stable and meets all the requirements of current USP standards.
4. We have experienced freight forwarders who can deliver our OMC to you timely and safely. We have clients in many regions such as European and American countries, Southeast Asia, etc.
25kg/drum or 200L/drum or according to customer's requirement.
This product should be stored in a dry place and sealed warehouse under normal temperature to avoid direct sunlight.
Used widely in sunscreens, moisturizers with SPF, and lip balms to block harmful UVB rays, octyl methoxycinnamate is considered safe for skin use under standard concentration limits.
