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

Category:

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

 5466-77-3

Physical and Chemical Properties

B.P.

198-200°C

Density

1.009 g/cm3

F.P.

193°C

Water Solubility

<0.1 g/100 mL at 27 ºC

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%