Is Octinoxate vegetarian?
Octinoxate
Octinoxate, also known as ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate or octyl methoxycinnamate, is a synthetic ester used as a UV-B filter in sunscreens and cosmetics. It is produced by esterification of 2-ethylhexanol with methoxycinnamic acid.
| Also known as | 2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate, 2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate / Octinoxate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is the ester of 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and methoxycinnamic acid., octinoxate, Octyl Methoxycinnamate, OMC, Uvinul MC80 |
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| INCI name | Octinoxate |
| CAS number | 5466-77-3 |
| EC number | 226-775-7 |
| CosIng ID | 28816 |
| Last reviewed | 16 April 2026 |
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