ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE
2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate / Octinoxate
Key data
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Record details
INCI glossary name
ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE
Chemical name
2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate / Octinoxate
Chemical / IUPAC name
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is the ester of 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and methoxycinnamic acid.
Maximum concentration
10%
Regulatory information
Regulation
(EC) 2009/1223
SCCS opinions
Evaluation of Potentially Estrogenic Effects of UV-filters
Identified ingredients
ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE
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