Octyl Methoxycinnamate (OMC)
Octyl Methoxycinnamate (OMC)
OMCX is an effective UV-B filter. UV-A radiation (320-400nm) is linked with the loss of skin elasticity, wrinkling and premature ageing, whilst the more powerful UV-B radiation (290-320nm) is linked to sunburn, cell damage and skin cancer. OMCX is soluble in most organic solvents facilitating good incorporation particularly into high SPF skin care and sunscreen product where a level of water resistance is desirable.
OMCX is compatible with most of the cosmetic ingredients. For total UV range protection, OMCX is formulated with Avobenzone (UV-A blocking). OMCX is highly effective UV-B filter which absorbs the UV-B rays in the range of 290-340nm.
| Product name: | OMCX |
| Chemical name: | 2-ethylhexyl 4-methoxy cinnamate |
| INCI: | Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate |
| CAS: | 5466-77-3 |
| EINECS: | 226-775-7 |
| USAN: | Octinoxate |
| UV-absorption range: | 835 at 310 ± 2 nm (E 1%, 1cm, in methanol) |
| Chemical structure: |  |
| Molecular Formula: | C18H26O3 |
| Molecular weight: | 290.397 |
| Applications: | Sunscreens, hand and face lotions, assists in protection of skin from damaging
UV-B radiation, component of anti-aging skin care formulations. |
Technical Data
| Appearance: | Colourless to Pale yellow, oily liquid |
| Odor: | Practically Odorless |
| Purity by GLC: | Minimum 98.0 % |
| Absorbance (λ) (E 1%, 1cm, in methanol: | Min 835 at 310 ± 2 nm |
| Acid Value: | 1.0 Max |
| Refractive Index (at 20 °C) : | 1.5420-1.5480 |
| Specific gravity (at 20 °C): | 1.008-1.020 |
| Lovibond color 5 ¼ cell | Not more than 2.0 |
| Solubility: | Soluble in Ethanol, Propylene Glycol, Isopropanol |
| Regulatory status max concentration: | US: Up to 7.5%,Canada: Up to 8.5%, Europe: Up to 10%, Japan: |
| Up to 20%, Australia: Up to 10%, China: Up to 10% | Up to 20%, Australia: Up to 10%, China: Up to 10% |
| Packaging: | 235 kg Drum / 35 kg carboy / 1000 kg IBC |
| Storage recommendation: | Store away from incompatible substances. Incompabilities: Oxidizers
(Strong): Fire and explosion, hazard, protect from light. Shelf life two years from date of original packaging under adequate storage conditions. |