Molecular structure of Methyl Urocanate, CAS Number: 52363-40-3
Methyl Urocanate (CAS 52363-40-3)
Alternate Names:
3-(1H-Imidazol-4-yl)-2-propenoic Acid Methyl Ester; Imidazole-4(or 5)-acrylic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS Number:
52363-40-3
Molecular Weight:
152.15
Molecular Formula:
C7H8N2O2
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Methyl Urocanate functions as a UV filter in sunscreen formulations. It acts by absorbing UV radiation and converting it into less harmful forms of energy, thereby reducing the potential for DNA damage and skin aging caused by UV exposure. At the molecular level, Methyl Urocanate absorbs UVB radiation, which is known to cause sunburn and skin damage. Methyl Urocanate′s mechanism of action involves the conversion of UV radiation into heat, which dissipates harmlessly from the skin. This mechanism helps to protect the skin from the damaging effects of UV radiation, making Methyl Urocanate a useful component in sunscreen products for its ability to mitigate the harmful effects of sun exposure.
Methyl Urocanate (CAS 52363-40-3) References
- Lewis-acid catalysis of photochemical reactions. 6. Selective isomerization of .beta.-furylacrylic and urocanic esters. | Lewis, FD., et al. 1986. J Am Chem Soc. 108: 5964-8. PMID: 22175357
- Synthesis of [5,6]-Bicyclic Heterocycles with a Ring-Junction Nitrogen Atom: Rhodium(III)-Catalyzed C-H Functionalization of Alkenyl Azoles. | Halskov, KS., et al. 2017. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl. 56: 9183-9187. PMID: 28586164
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Methyl Urocanate, 2 g | sc-211889 | 2 g | $632.00 |