Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Cinoxate is an organic compound used as an ingredient in some types of sunscreens. It is an ester formed from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethoxyethanol. It is a slightly yellow viscous liquid that is insoluble in water but miscible with alcohols esters and vegetable oils.It protects skin against the sun by absorbing UV-A[citation needed] and UV-B rays.