Octyl+Methoxycinnamate

Chemical Formula:C18H26O3 This is a clear liquid that has a melting point of -25 C and a boiling point of -200 C. It is insoluble in water and is stable under normal conditions. Cinnamate can act as optical filters or deactivate substrate molecules that have been excited by light for the protection of polymers and organic substances. They are used as sunscreen agents to reduce skin damage by blocking UV-A, B. THis is not only found in sunscreen but also in lip balms. It is also used to reduce the appearance of scars. It is classified as an ester.
 * Octyl Methoxycinnamate **

One study performed in 2000 raised safety concerns about octyl methoxycinnamate by demonstrating toxicity to mouse cells at concentrations lower than typical levels in sunscreens. However, a more recent study concluded that octyl methoxycinnamate and other sun screening agents do not penetrate the outer skin in sufficient concentration to cause any significant toxicity to the underlying human keratinocytes. Estrogenic effects were noted in laboratory animals at concentrations close to those experienced by sunscreen users and were also shown in test tube experiments. A study published in 2011 explored the effects of pre- and post-natal exposure to high doses of octyl methoxycinnamate in rats and showed, for example, that the testes weight and testoserone levels were significantly reduced in male rats.


 * [[image:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/03/Octyl_methoxycinnamate.png/300px-Octyl_methoxycinnamate.png width="300" height="86" link="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Octyl_methoxycinnamate.png"]] ||