ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE
LIGHT STABILIZER · UV ABSORBER · UV FILTER · CAS 5466-77-3/83834-59-7 (trans-) · EC 226-775-7/ 629-661-9
Chemical identification
- INCI
- ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE
- Chemical name
- 2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate
- IUPAC
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is the ester of 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and methoxycinnamic acid.
- CAS
- 5466-77-3/83834-59-7 (trans-)
- EC / EINECS
- 226-775-7/ 629-661-9
- Trade synonyms
- 28816
EU regulatory status
- Reference
- VI/12
- Maximum concentration
- 10%
- Other conditions
- —
- Warnings
- —
- CMR
- Not classified
- Last CosIng update
- 2019-07-18
Recent analyses mentioning this ingredient
- SeguimientoOpinión científica SCCS con Corrigendum — Filtro UV / Perturbador endocrino · 16 de abril de 2026SCCS - Opinion on Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (EHMC) (CAS No. 5466-77-3/83834-59-7, EC No. 226-775-7/629-661-9)
El SCCS emitió su opinión final con Corrigendum (SCCS/1671/24, adoptado 26 junio 2025, Corrigendum 26 marzo 2026) sobre el filtro UV Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (EHMC/Octinoxate): es seguro hasta 10% en protectores solares, productos faciales, de manos y labios —incluyendo sprays— tanto para adultos como para niños. El Corrigendum clarificó que también es seguro como estabilizador UV a concentraciones más bajas en formulaciones cosméticas. Las empresas que usen este filtro UV (actualmente autorizado en Anexo VI/12 hasta 10%) pueden continuar operando dentro del límite existente; sin embargo, la actividad endocrina documentada puede desencadenar revisiones futuras del Anexo.
Other Annex VI items
- BENZOPHENONE-3
- BENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR SULFONIC ACID
- BIS-(DIETHYLAMINOHYDROXYBENZOYL BENZOYL) PIPERAZINE
- BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE
- BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE
- CAMPHOR BENZALKONIUM METHOSULFATE
- DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE
- DIETHYLHEXYL BUTAMIDO TRIAZONE
Technical function
This ingredient is classified as:
About Annex VI of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009
Annex VI of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 contains the list of ultraviolet filters authorised for use in cosmetic products in the European Union. UV filters are substances added specifically to protect the skin and hair from the harmful effects of UV radiation, whether through absorption, reflection or dispersion. Only filters included in this annex may be used for that purpose; their use in other cosmetic categories without a sun-protection function may be subject to additional regulations. Each entry defines the maximum permitted concentration and, in some cases, the product categories or specific use restrictions. The SCCS evaluates the safety of each UV filter prior to its inclusion or modification in the annex. BD-API monitors changes to Annex VI and notifies Responsible Persons via automatic alerts, ensuring the ongoing compliance of sunscreen products and other products containing UV-protection components. Explore the full Annex VI →
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Data source: Official CosIng from the European Commission, updated on 9 April 2026. Learn more →