Formulation: A liquid
Formal Name: 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-2-propenoic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester
Purity: ≥98%
Formula Markup: C24H27NO2
Formula Weight: 361,5
Shelf life (days): 730
CAS Number: 6197-30-4
Notes: Octocrylene is a UV filter.{41451,67004} It stabilizes the full-spectrum UVA blocker avobenzone (Item No. 23836) to UV radiation.{41451} Octocrylene inhibits 17β-estradiol- or dihydrotestosterone-induced transactivation of estrogen receptor α (ERα) or the androgen receptor in S. cerevisiae expressing the human receptors (IC50s = 2.17 and 0.627 mM, respectively).{67004} Topical application of octocrylene (15 or 30% w/v) increases thymidine incorporation in a mouse local lymph node assay (LLNA), indicating allergenic activity.{67005} Octocrylene has been found in influent and effluent wastewater.{67006} Formulations containing octocrylene have been used in sunscreen products.