Octyl Methoxy Cinnamate (OMC)
CAS Number: 5466-77-3
Molecular weight: 290.397
Density: 1.0±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling point: 405.3±20.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular formula: C18H26O3
Melting point: N/A
Product Name | OCTYL METHOXY CINNAMATE (OMC) | ||||||||
Synonyms | 2-ETHYLHEXYLTRANS-4-METHOXYCINNAMATE; 2-ETHYLHEXYL P-METHOXYCINNAMATE; 2-ETHYLHEXYL 4-METHOXYCINNAMATE; 4-METHOXYCINNAMIC ACID OCTYL ESTER; 4-METHOXYCINNAMIC ACID 2-ETHYLHEXYL ESTER; (5-METHYLHEPTYL) 3-(4-METHOXYPHENYL)-2-PROPENOATE;EUSOLEX 2292; OMC | ||||||||
CAS | 5466-77-3 | ||||||||
Molecular formula | C18H26O3 | ||||||||
Molecular Weight | 290.4 | ||||||||
Molecular Structure |  | ||||||||
Physical and Chemical Properties |
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General Description | Colorless or light yellow liquid | ||||||||
Usage | Used in the preparation of sunscreen and skin care cosmetics, can effectively absorb the sun’s ultraviolet rays to prevent human skin basked in red, sunburn, UV ink and lightdermatitis treatments. In industrial anti – aging agent can be used as plastics, inks and UV absorbers. | ||||||||
Packing | 200KGS/HDPE DRUM | ||||||||
Storage condition | Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. | ||||||||
Specifications | |||||||||
Items | Standard | ||||||||
Appearance | Colorless or light yellow liquid | ||||||||
UV specific extinction | 835 to 885 | ||||||||
Purity(GC) | ≥98% | ||||||||
Solubility | Freely soluble in alcohol and insoluble in water | ||||||||
Heavy Metals(as Pb) | ≤ 10 ppm | ||||||||
Impurities | Each individual impurity not more than0.5% | ||||||||
Total impurities not more than 2.0% | |||||||||
