2-Ethylhexyl Cyanoacetate (2-EHCA)

2-Ethylhexyl cyanoacetate (2-EHCA) is an alkylester of cyano acetic acid.

Typical Applications

2-Ethylhexyl cyanoacetate (2-EHCA) is used as important building block in the production of octocrylene, which is one of the most versatile employed UV-absorbents. Additionally it acts as stabilizers for other UV-filters like avobenzene.

Benefits at a glance

  • Building block for octocrylene, which is one of the few UV-absorbents approved by the FDA as well
  • Our building block 2-EHCA possess a high quality with extremely low yellowness