Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
⚠ EU RestrictedIdentification
CAS Number 5466-77-3
EINECS / EC 226-775-7
CosIng Ref 28816
Chemical Name 2-ethylhexyl (E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate
IUPAC Name —
Formula C18H26O3
Mol. Weight 290.4 g/mol
InChIKey YBGZDTIWKVFICR-JLHYYAGUSA-N
Function & Classification
Primary Function UV Filter
Secondary Functions UV ABSORBER; UV FILTER
Origin Synthetic
Category UV Filters
Manufacturer AAK (AAKO B.V.)
EU Regulatory Status
Max Leave-on 10%
Max Rinse-off 10%
Restrictions Max 10%
Conditions of Use Max 10% in sunscreen products.
SCCS Opinion View SCCS opinion →
Safety Profile
2 / 10
Comedogenic Rating: 1/5
Low risk — should be fine for most skin types
Skin Type Compatibility
Acne-Prone ✓ Safe
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
Toxicology Profile
NOAEL 150 mg/kg bw/day (oral, rat, 90-day) SCCS/0942/05
Sensitization Non-sensitizer
Genotoxicity Non-genotoxic
Phototoxicity Non-phototoxic
Dermal Absorption 0.6%
LD₅₀ Oral >2000 mg/kg (rat)
LD₅₀ Dermal >2000 mg/kg (rat)
Skin Irritation (Draize) 0.1 / 4.0
Eye Irritation (Draize) 0.5 / 4.0
Source SCCS Opinion ↗
Formulation Guidelines
Solubility Structure:
Benefits UVB protection; octinoxate
Suppliers & Documents
AAK (AAKO B.V.) 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Safic Alkan 🇹🇷 Turkey
Documents