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Octocrylene

A UV filter used in sunscreens: a viscous, oily, colourless liquid that absorbs UVB and short-wave UVA rays, between about 280 and 320 nm, protecting the skin from direct DNA damage. This family brings together the active ingredient and labelled standards.

Did you know?It is made by a Knoevenagel condensation between benzophenone and 2-ethylhexyl cyanoacetate: it is the extended conjugated system of its acrylate part that captures UV rays.

OctocryleneGo to the active ingredient →
OctocryleneActive ingredientOctocryleneCat. No. P-O008-001CAS 6197-30-4

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