Cinoxate

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Template:Chembox header| Cinoxate
Cinoxate
Chemical name 2-Ethoxyethyl 3-(4-
methoxyphenyl)propenoate
Other names Cinoxate
2-Ethoxyethyl p-methoxycinnamate
Chemical formula C14H18O4
Molecular mass 250.28 g/mol
CAS number [104-28-9]
Density 1.102 g/cm3
Melting point -25 °C
Boiling point 184-187 °C at 2 mmHg
SMILES O=C(OCCOCC)/C=C/C1=CC=C(OC)C=C1
Template:Chembox header | Disclaimer and 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.

Reference

  • Merck Index, 11th Edition, 2312.

See also