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OCTOCRYLENE

2-Cyano-3,3-Diphenyl Acrylic Acid 2-Ethylhexyl Ester

OCTOCRYLENE is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: VI/10.

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MarketEvidence statusRecordsSource language
European UnionEvidence linked
Positive-list entry with conditions
Open this evidence		1English and EU languages
Great BritainEvidence linked
Permitted list with conditions
Open this evidence		1English
CanadaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English and French
New ZealandEvidence linked
Permitted list with conditions
Open this evidence		1English
ASEANEvidence linked
Permitted list with conditions
Open this evidence		1English and national languages
ChinaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Chinese with selected English material
JapanSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Japanese; official English translation available
South KoreaEvidence linked
Restricted
Open this evidence		1Korean with some English names
United StatesSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English
AustraliaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English
BrazilSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Portuguese with INCI crosswalks
IndiaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English and Hindi
Saudi ArabiaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Arabic and English

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 6197-30-4
CAS 6197-30-4PubChem CID 22571

Octocrylene

Octocrylene is a diarylmethane. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
2-ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenylprop-2-enoate
Molecular formula
C24H27NO2
Molecular weight
361.5 g/mol
Exact mass
361.204179104 Da
XLogP3
7.1
Topological polar surface area
50.1 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
3
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

2-Ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenylacrylateOctocrilene2-ETHYLHEXYL-2-CYANO-3,3-DIPHENYLACRYLATEOctocrileno2-Propenoic acid, 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-, 2-ethylhexyl esterOctocrilenum5A68WGF6WM2-Ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-2-propenoate
16 more reported names
NSC-7604332-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-acrylic acid 2-ethylhexyl esterDT CollagenOCTOCRKYENERefChem:55765VUINT TINTED SUNSCREENW.SKIN TRIPLE CARE SUNBest of Glow SPF Discovery KitVGO SUNSCREEN BROAD SPECTRUMFrom the skin Glutathione Collagen Miracle BalmGHH INVISIBLE PROTECTION DAILY SUNSCREENAHAVA ACTIVE DEADSEA MINERALS Mineral Suncare spf 30228-250-8Parsol 340OctocrilenOctocrilene [INN]
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External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-09-02 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for OCTOCRYLENE

INCI name

OCTOCRYLENE

INN name

octocrilene

Description

2-Cyano-3,3-Diphenyl Acrylic Acid 2-Ethylhexyl Ester

Record provenance

Inventory reference
35585
Imported identity
OCTOCRYLENE
Source update
06/08/2020
European Commission CosIng source notes
Annex VI Restriction reference
Entry 10

OCTOCRYLENE

CAS: 6197-30-4
EC: 228-250-8

Key data

CAS
6197-30-4
EC
228-250-8
Restriction
VI/10
Function
LIGHT STABILIZER
Protecting the cosmetic product from deterioration effects of light.
UV ABSORBER
Protecting the cosmetic product from the effects of UV-light.
UV FILTER
Exclusively or mainly intended to protect the skin and/or hair against certain UV radiation by absorbing, reflecting or scattering UV radiation. All authorised UV filters are substances in the positive list of Annex VI to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#17797 · OCTOCRYLENE

The 5 markets that hold a rule for this substance do not classify it the same way.

restricted
South Korea
permitted on a positive list
European UnionGreat BritainNew ZealandASEAN

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Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

METHYLENE BIS-BENZOTRIAZOLYL TETRAMETHYLBUTYLPHENOLLIGHT STABILIZER, UV FILTER
METHYLPHENYLINDOLYL ETHYL CYANOACRYLATEUV ABSORBER; UV FILTER; NOT REPORTED
NICOTINOYL HEXAPEPTIDE-45ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN PROTECTING, UV FILTER
NICOTINOYL OCTAPEPTIDE-9ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN PROTECTING, UV FILTER
OLIGOPEPTIDE-180 PORPHYRA 334ANTIOXIDANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, UV FILTER
PALM OIL METHYL ESTERS EXTRACTANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, UV FILTER
PEG-25 PABALIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
PEG-9 DINICOTINATEANTIOXIDANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, UV FILTER

Additional official and scientific sources

11 external databases to check this identity in

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicalsPubChem PUG RESTEU Safety Gate cosmetic product alertsECHA CHEMUS EPA CompToxCosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessmentsFDA Global Substance Registration SystemILO/WHO International Chemical Safety CardsJapan NITE-CHRIPNIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical HazardsOECD eChemPortal

How OCTOCRYLENE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists OCTOCRYLENE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

OCTOCRYLENE is also tagged with 3 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

OCTOCRYLENE appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for OCTOCRYLENE reads: "VI/10". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, OCTOCRYLENE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 6197-30-4 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.
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Source note for OCTOCRYLENE

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for OCTOCRYLENE with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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