Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
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Standard:
In-house Standards,
Octocrylene is a synthetic organic UV-B and partial UV-A filter widely used in sunscreen formulations. Produced via esterification of 2-ethylhexyl cyanoacetate with alpha-cyanoacrylic acid, its molecular formula is C24H27NO2 and CAS number is 6197-30-4.
Avoid prolonged skin contact; store in cool, dry places away from direct sunlight. Regulatory limits vary by region regarding maximum concentration in leave-on products.