Cinoxate

Cinoxate
Cinoxate[1]
Identifiers
CAS number 104-28-9
PubChem 5373773
ChemSpider 4523729 YesY
KEGG D03512 YesY
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Properties
Molecular formula C14H18O4
Molar mass 250.28 g/mol
Density 1.102 g/cm3
Melting point

-25 °C

Boiling point

184-187 °C at 2 mmHg

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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
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[citation needed] and UV-B rays.

See also

References

  1. ^ Merck Index, 11th Edition, 2312.