Ebright Chemicals

Octyl Methoxycinnamate (OMC)

1.    Basic Information

Product name Octyl Methoxycinnamate

INCI name Ethlhexyl Methoxycinnamate

CAS No.  5466-77-3

EINECS No.  226-775-7

Molecular Formula:  C18H26O3

Molecular Weight: 290

2.    Technical Specification

Item       

Specification

Appearance

Colorless or light yellow liquid

Odor

Very weak, characteristic

Solubility

Soluble most organic solvent, insoluble in water

Acidity

No more than 0.8ml of 0.1N NaOH consumed

Acid value

≤1.0mg KOH/g

Refractive index

1.542-1.548

Specific gravity

1.005-1.013

Peroxide Value

1.0mg/kg Max.

Color (Hazen)

70 Max

A 1%/1cm (310nm in ethanol)

850 Min

Assay

95.0%-105%

Purity (GC)

98% Min

Individual impurity

0.5g/100g Max.

Total impurities

2.0g/100g Max.

Saponification value

189 Min.

3. Application field 

Octyl Methoxycinnamate (OMC) is one of the safest and mostwidely used UV B filters. OMC can easily be dispersed into oil phase of anemulsion. It is compatible with most

 cosmetic materials and can beemulsified either hot or cold. depending upon the 

emulsifier. It offers absorption of UV B radiation from 290 to 320 nm. It is ideal for use in sun-care and skin-care products for everyday protection. It is suitable for the formulation of sun-protection products.

4.    Packing

Standard packaging includes the following:

25kg per drum, 200kg/drum

Other package sizes are available upon request.

5.    Storage

Store in a well-ventilated, cool, dry area, out of direct sunlight. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use.

6.    Period of validity

24 months