Cinoxate

Cinoxate[1]
Names
IUPAC name
2-Ethoxyethyl 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propenoate
Other names
2-Ethoxyethyl p-methoxycinnamate
Identifiers
104-28-9 Yes
ChEMBL ChEMBL2104045
ChemSpider 4523729 Yes
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KEGG D03512 Yes
PubChem 5373773
Properties
Molecular formula
C14H18O4
Molar mass 250.29 g·mol−1
Density 1.102 g/cm3
Melting point −25 °C (−13 °F; 248 K)
Boiling point 184 °C (363 °F; 457 K) at 2 mmHg
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
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Infobox references

Cinoxate is an organic compound used as an ingredient in some types of sunscreens. It is an ester formed from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethoxyethanol. It is a slightly yellow viscous liquid that is insoluble in water, but miscible with alcohols, esters, and vegetable oils.

It protects skin against the sun by absorbing UV-A and UV-B rays.

See also

References

  1. Merck Index, 11th Edition, 2312.