ecamsule
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Ecamsule (USAN, trade name Mexoryl SX, INCI terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid) is an organic compound which is added to many sunscreens to filter out UVA rays. It is a benzylidene camphor derivative, many of which are known for their excellent photostability.
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- Mass
- 562.16951
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- chemical formula
- C₂₈H₃₄O₈S₂
- isomeric SMILES
- CC1(C2(C(=O)/C(=C\C3=CC=C(C=C3)/C=C/4\C(=O)C5(C(C4CC5)(C)C)CS(=O)(=O)O)/C1CC2)CS(=O)(=O)O)C
- canonical SMILES
- CC1(C2CCC1(C(=O)C2=CC3=CC=C(C=C3)C=C4C5CCC(C4=O)(C5(C)C)CS(=O)(=O)O)CS(=O)(=O)O)C
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Ecamsule (USAN, trade name Mexoryl SX, INCI terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid) is an organic compound which is added to many sunscreens to filter out UVA rays. It is a benzylidene camphor derivative, many of which are known for their excellent photostability.
==Mode of action== Exposed to UV, ecamsule undergoes reversible photoisomerization, followed by photoexcitation. The absorbed UV is then released as thermal energy, without penetrating the skin.