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Octocrylene

Personal care ingredients · sunscreen agent

Synonyms
2-Ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenylpropenoate; 2-Cyano-3,3-diphenyl-2-propanoic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester
Molecular formula
C24H27NO2
CAS No
6197-30-4
UN NO
N/A

Product overview

OCR is a potent UVB absorber that combines easily with oils in sunscreen formulations and is the preferred UV filter for waterproof formulations.

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Applications

In the cosmetic industry, OCR is a well-known high-efficiency sunscreen agent, widely used in sunscreen products and other skin care formulations that provide sun protection, such as face cream, lotion, gel, make-up, etc.

In industry, OCR can be used in plastic additives, coatings and paints due to its UV resistance.

In the pharmaceutical industry, OCR is a UVB filter used in sunscreens and topical pharmaceutical formulations.

Technical specification

ItemsSpecification
AppearanceClear yellow viscous liquid
Identification(IR)A. Ultraviolet Absorption 197UUV Absorptivities at 303nm do not differ bymore than 3.0%
Identification(GC)B. The retention time of the major peak of the sample solution corresponds to that of the standard solution, as obtained in the Assay
Specific Gravity (at 25℃)1.045~1.055
Refractive Index(at 20℃)1.561~1.571
Acidity(0.1mol/L NaOH)0.18ml max
Specific Extinction(E1%, 1cm, at 303nm)340-370
Color(Gardner, 100g/L in acetone)4 max
Purity(GC)98.0% min
Assay(GC)95.0%-105.0%
Impurity(GC)Individual impurity: 0.5% max
Total impurity: 2.0% max

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