| Bioactivity | Octocrylene is an organic ultraviolet (UV) filter which absorbs mainly UVB radiation and short UVA wavelengths. Octocrylene has the potential for using in various cosmetic products to either provide an appropriate sun protection factor in sunscreen products or to protect cosmetic formulations from UV radiation[1]. | ||||||||||||
| Name | Octocrylene | ||||||||||||
| CAS | 6197-30-4 | ||||||||||||
| Formula | C24H27NO2 | ||||||||||||
| Molar Mass | 361.48 | ||||||||||||
| Appearance | Oil | ||||||||||||
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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| Reference | [1]. E Berardesca, et al. Review of the safety of octocrylene used as an ultraviolet filter in cosmetics. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2019 Nov;33 Suppl 7:25-33. |