Octocrylene

Product Description

 Product Name: Octocrylene
 Other Name: Octocrilene
 CAS: 6197-30-4
 MF: C24H27NO2
 MW: 361.48
 EINECS: 228-250-8
 Melting Point: −10 °C(lit.)
 Boiling Point: 218 °C1.5 mm Hg(lit.)
 Density: 1.051 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
 Refractive Index:  n20/D 1.567(lit.)
 Flash Point: >230 °F
 Appearance: Clear Yellow Viscous Liquid
 

Function

1. Octocrylene is UV-B filter that is approved in the USA, Europe and in Japan for use in suncare preparations.
2. Octocrylene is miscible with many cosmetic oils, it can easily be incorporated in the oily phase of an emulsion
3. Octocrylene is hydrophobic and oil-soluble, it is preferred for water-resistant and water-repellant formulations octocrylene is also compatible with all common plasticizers.

Application

1.Octocrylene is chemically related to cinnamates. It can be used to boost SPF and improve water resistance in a given formulation.

2.Octocrylene is photostable and can improve the photostability of other sunscreens. It is expensive and can present difficulties in the formulation.