
Octinoxate
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Octinoxate is a chemical compound the ester of 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and methoxycinnamic acid. Chemical name 2-ethylhexyl (E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate Molecular Formula C18H26O3 Safety It is a widely used ingredient in sunscreens. Since 2003, many studies have reported patients with photocontact allergy. Schneider SL, Lim HW. A review of...