437174

2-Ethylhexyl trans-4-methoxycinnamate

98%, contains 500-1000 ppm BHT as stabilizer

• Synonym(s): 2-Ethylhexyl trans -4-methoxycinnamate
• 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

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.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS09
• Hazard Statements: H411
• Precautionary Statements: P273 - P391 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Chronic 2
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 426.2 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 219 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves