Formula C14H18O4 Molar mass 250.28 g/mol | Melting point -25 °C Density 1.1 g/cm³ | |
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Cinoxate is an organic compound used as an ingredient in some types of sunscreens. It is an ester formed from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethoxyethanol. It is a slightly yellow viscous liquid that is insoluble in water, but miscible with alcohols, esters, and vegetable oils.
It protects skin against the sun by absorbing UV-A and UV-B rays.
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