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4-Methylbenzylidene camphor

Catalog No. M290500 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 36861-47-9 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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Storage Refrigerator Chembase ID: 125445

SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(3Z)-1,7,7-trimethyl-3-[(4-methylphenyl)methylidene]bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one
IUPAC Traditional name
eusolex
Synonyms
3-(4-Methylbenzylidene)bornan-2-one
Uvinul MBC 95
Enzacamene
Parsol 5000
Eusolex 6300
3-(4-Methylbenzylidene)-dl-camphor
1,7,7-Trimethyl-3-[(4-methylphenyl)methylene]bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one
4-MBC

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 36861-47-9

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White Solid
Melting Point 59-63°C
Solubility Chloroform
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Storage Condition Refrigerator

DETAILS

Description (English)
4-Methylbenzylidene camphor (4-MBC) is an organic camphor derivative that is used in the cosmetic industry for its ability to protect the skin against UV, specifically UV B radiation. 4-MBC a UV-B ray filter, is an endocrine disruptors (ED).

REFERENCES

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  • Maerkel, K., et al.: Toxicol. Appl. Pharmacol., 218, 152 (2004)