Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkbp:allows not recommended for use in children under 6 months
gptkbp:appearance colorless to pale yellow liquid
gptkbp:application cosmetic formulations
gptkbp:audience growing awareness of chemical ingredients in cosmetics
gptkbp:category UV filter
gptkbp:class cinnamate derivatives
gptkbp:clinical_trial biodegradable under certain conditions
photodegradable under UV light
gptkbp:composed_of synthesized from 2-ethylhexanol and methoxycinnamic acid
esterification of methoxycinnamic acid
lipophilic nature
gptkbp:dissolved soluble in organic solvents
gptkbp:environmental_impact low toxicity to aquatic life
gptkbp:financial_performance stable under normal conditions
stable under acidic conditions
gptkbp:form liquid form
gptkbp:formulation stability in formulations with high water content
used in lotions and creams
gptkbp:function protects skin from UVB rays
gptkbp:has_method UV filter
gptkbp:has_skin low skin absorption
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
gptkbp:ingredients C18 H24 O3
gptkbp:interacts_with other UV filters
gptkbp:invention patented compound
gptkbp:is_often_used_in in sunblock products
gptkbp:market widely used in personal care products
gptkbp:marketed_as gptkb:Octinoxate
Europe and North America
gptkbp:melting_point approximately 300 ° C
-10 ° C
gptkbp:population_trend increasing demand for natural sunscreens
gptkbp:products up to 10% in sunscreens
gptkbp:recognizes HPLC
gptkbp:regulatory_body gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance complies with EU regulations
approved for use in cosmetics in many countries
gptkbp:related_to cinnamic acid
gptkbp:research_focus studies on skin absorption and efficacy
gptkbp:safety_features generally recognized as safe (GRAS)
potential endocrine disruptor
extensively tested for safety
considered safe for topical use
follow cosmetic safety guidelines
non-irritating to skin
gptkbp:sales part of the global sunscreen market
gptkbp:social_structure aromatic compound
gptkbp:storage store in a cool, dry place
gptkbp:sustainability concerns over environmental impact of UV filters
gptkbp:traded_on Uvinul M C80
gptkbp:type_of 5466-77-3
gptkbp:used_in sunscreens
gptkbp:was_a_response_to esterification
UV radiation
reactive with strong oxidizers
gptkbp:weight 288.39 g/mol
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Octinoxate
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6