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Octocrylene

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

2-Ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenylacrylate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(C6H5)2C=C(CN)CO2CH2CH(C2H5)(CH2)3CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
361.48
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

octocrylene

manufacturer/tradename

USP

refractive index

n20/D 1.567 (lit.)

bp

218 °C/1.5 mmHg (lit.)

mp

−10 °C (lit.)

density

1.051 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

15-25°C

SMILES string

CCCCC(CC)COC(=O)\C(C#N)=C(/c1ccccc1)c2ccccc2

InChI

1S/C24H27NO2/c1-3-5-12-19(4-2)18-27-24(26)22(17-25)23(20-13-8-6-9-14-20)21-15-10-7-11-16-21/h6-11,13-16,19H,3-5,12,18H2,1-2H3

InChI key

FMJSMJQBSVNSBF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Octocrylene USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Warning

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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