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2-Ethylhexyl trans-4-methoxycinnamate

Name: 2-Ethylhexyl <I>trans</I>-4-methoxycinnamate
Brand: ALDRICH

98%, contains 500-1000 ppm BHT as stabilizer

Synonym(s):

2-Ethylhexyl trans -4-methoxycinnamate

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Linear Formula:

CH₃OC₆H₄CH=CHCO₂CH₂CH(C₂H₅)(CH₂)₃CH₃

CAS Number:

83834-59-7

Molecular Weight:

290.40

NACRES:

NA.23

PubChem Substance ID:

24867352

UNSPSC Code:

12162002

MDL number:

MFCD00072582

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Properties

assay

98%

form

liquid

contains

500-1000 ppm BHT as stabilizer

refractive index

n20/D 1.545 (lit.)

bp

198-200 °C/3 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.011 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCCCC(CC)COC(=O)\C=C\c1ccc(OC)cc1

InChI

1S/C18H26O3/c1-4-6-7-15(5-2)14-21-18(19)13-10-16-8-11-17(20-3)12-9-16/h8-13,15H,4-7,14H2,1-3H3/b13-10+

InChI key

YBGZDTIWKVFICR-JLHYYAGUSA-N

Description

General description

2-Ethylhexyl trans-4-methoxycinnamate is a cinnamate ester which can be synthesized by using 4-methoxybenzaldehyde. It is majorly used as a UV filter/light absorber in the personal care products such as sunscreens.

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

426.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

219 °C - closed cup

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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