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2-Ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenylacrylate

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Synonym(s):

2-Cyano-3,3-diphenylacrylic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester, 2-Ethylhexyl α-cyano-β-phenylcinnamate, 2-Ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-2-propenoate, Octocrylene

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(C6H5)2C=C(CN)CO2CH2CH(C2H5)(CH2)3CH3
CAS Number:
6197-30-4
Molecular Weight:
361.48
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
24866036
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
EC Number:
228-250-8
MDL number:
MFCD00059260
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Quality Segment

200

assay

97%

form

viscous liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.567 (lit.)

bp

218 °C/1.5 mmHg (lit.)

mp

−10 °C (lit.)

density

1.051 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCCCC(CC)COC(=O)\C(C#N)=C(/c1ccccc1)c2ccccc2

InChI

1S/C24H27NO2/c1-3-5-12-19(4-2)18-27-24(26)22(17-25)23(20-13-8-6-9-14-20)21-15-10-7-11-16-21/h6-11,13-16,19H,3-5,12,18H2,1-2H3

InChI key

FMJSMJQBSVNSBF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

2-Ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenylacrylate is an ester-based UV filter formed by reacting 3,3-diphenylcyanoacrylate and 2-ethylhexanol. It is commercially used as a UV absorber in sunscreens and other cosmetic formulations.

Application

  • Photochemical response of the scleractinian coral Stylophora pistillata to some sunscreen ingredients: This study investigates the impact of octocrylene on the photosynthetic efficiency of coral symbionts, raising concerns about environmental effects (JP Fel et al., 2019).
  • Preparation of O/I1-type emulsions and S/I1-type dispersions encapsulating UV-absorbing agents: Explores formulations for incorporating octocrylene into cosmetic products, enhancing UV protection capabilities (K Aramaki et al., 2015).

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Warning

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

flash_point_f

453.2 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

234 °C - closed cup

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 1 - Repr. 2

pictograms

Health hazardEnvironment
GHS08,GHS09

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