Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate
Our database includes 69 products that contain Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate.
Explained
Amiloxate is a chemical sunscreen absorber. It mainly protects against UV-B rays (290-320 nm) but offers a bit of UV-A protection (320-340 nm).
This ingredient is available in the EU (up to 10%) and Asia. However, it has not yet been approved in the US or Canada.
It is created from isoamyl alcohol and methoxycinnamic acid.
Studies show the structural similarities between this ingredient and cinnamic acid give it anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. In fact, it is believed amiloxate works by scavenging free-radical molecules from UV.
One animal study found this ingredient was not absorbed or able to penetrate through skin.
You should know
What it is
Chemical UV Filter
Chemical UV Filter
Chemical UV filters are synthetic compounds that absorb and dissipate harmful UV rays, providing sun protection by converting UV radiation into heat energy.
Community Rating
Disliked
What it does
UV Absorber
An agent that absorbs uv rays
UV Filter
An agent that filters out certain uv rays
Alternative names
Amiloxate
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.1%
Top categories
Sunscreens
Makeup
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
References
ec.europa.eu
jglobal.jst.go.jp
pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
www.cosmeticsinfo.org
Products with Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
34598
INCI Name
ISOAMYL P-METHOXYCINNAMATE
INN Name
amiloxate
EC #
 275-702-5
All Functions
UV Absorber, UV Filter
