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2-Ethylhexyl trans-4-methoxycinnamate

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
MDL number:
MFCD00072582
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
24867352
NACRES:
NA.23

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

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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.

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Environment
GHS09

hcodes

H411

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

426.2 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

219 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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MKCN1940
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MKCH0443
MKBR8351V
MKBP2341V

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