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Is Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate vegan?

Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate

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Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate is a synthetic organic UV filter that absorbs long-wave UVA radiation with a maximum absorption at 385 nm. It was developed by L'Oréal and BASF and is marketed as Mexoryl 400.

Also known as MCE, Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate, Mexoryl 400, UVMune
INCI name Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate
CAS number 1419401-88-9
EC number 700-860-3
CosIng ID 89733
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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