Ecamsule

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Ecamsule
Ecamsule.png
Space-filling model of the ecamsule molecule
Names
IUPAC name
[(3Z)-3-[[4-[(Z)-[7,7-Dimethyl-2-oxo-1-(sulfomethyl)-3-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptanylidene]methyl]phenyl]methylidene]-7,7-dimethyl-2-oxo-1-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptanyl]methanesulfonic acid
Other names
Mexoryl SX; Terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid
Identifiers
92761-26-7 N
ChEMBL ChEMBL1201133 N
ChemSpider 4946116 YesY
Jmol 3D model Interactive image
PubChem 6442003
UNII M94R1PM439 YesY
  • InChI=1S/C28H34O8S2/c1-25(2)21-9-11-27(25,15-37(31,32)33)23(29)19(21)13-17-5-7-18(8-6-17)14-20-22-10-12-28(24(20)30,26(22,3)4)16-38(34,35)36/h5-8,13-14,21-22H,9-12,15-16H2,1-4H3,(H,31,32,33)(H,34,35,36)/b19-13-,20-14- YesY
    Key: HEAHZSUCFKFERC-AXPXABNXSA-N YesY
  • InChI=1/C28H34O8S2/c1-25(2)21-9-11-27(25,15-37(31,32)33)23(29)19(21)13-17-5-7-18(8-6-17)14-20-22-10-12-28(24(20)30,26(22,3)4)16-38(34,35)36/h5-8,13-14,21-22H,9-12,15-16H2,1-4H3,(H,31,32,33)(H,34,35,36)/b19-13-,20-14-
    Key: HEAHZSUCFKFERC-AXPXABNXBW
  • O=S(=O)(O)CC45C(=O)\C(=C/c1ccc(cc1)/C=C2\C(=O)C3(CCC2C3(C)C)CS(=O)(=O)O)C(CC4)C5(C)C
Properties
C28H34O8S2
Molar mass 562.70 g/mol
Vapor pressure {{{value}}}
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

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.[1]

Although there are a few different UV absorbers with the trade name Mexoryl, only two of them are widely used where approved. Mexoryl SX (water-soluble) and Mexoryl XL (INCI Drometrizole trisiloxane, oil-soluble). Together they show a synergistic effect in protection.[2] The patents are held by L'Oréal. Sunscreens containing ecamsule are exclusive to L'Oréal and its brands.

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.

UVB rays cause short-term sunburn and skin cancer; UVA rays cause wrinkling and may have some role in development of skin cancer. There is no official rating for UVA protection in the US. In Europe, there are several different rating systems that are used to measure effectiveness in blocking UVA rays, including the IPD (immediate pigment darkening assay) and the PPD (persistent pigment darkening assay). The UVB range is 280 to 320 nanometers, and the UVA range is 320 to 400. Ecamsule protects against UV wavelengths in the 290–400 nanometer range, with peak protection at 345 nm.[3][4] Since ecamsule doesn't cover the entire UV spectrum, it should be combined with other active sunscreen agents to ensure broad-spectrum UV protection. Ecamsule is a photostable organic UVA absorber, meaning it doesn't degrade significantly when exposed to light. This is in contrast to the widely used UVA absorber avobenzone that is not intrinsically photostable and requires photostabilizers to prevent significant degradation in light.[5][6][7]

Efficacy

A 5% ecamsule containing sunscreen can prevent early changes leading to photoaging in humans. A broad spectrum sunscreen with ecamsule, avobenzone and octocrylene significantly reduces the skin damage associated with UV exposure in human subjects.[8]

In studies done in mice it reduces the formation of UV induced pyrimidine dimers and delays the onset of skin cancer. In vitro ecamsule effectively protects against the harmful effects of UV.[9]

Safety

Ecamsule has little percutaneous absorption and little systemic effects, therefore it is considered relatively safe.[10] A mouse study shows that it does not increase the probability of promoting skin cancer.[11] Studies done in vitro show that it is not photomutagenic.[12]

Because ecamsule is an acid it needs to be neutralized in order to be used without offsetting the final pH of the sunscreen too much. Usually this is done with triethanolamine.

Availability

L'Oréal patented ecamsule first in 1982. It was approved in the EU in 1991. Sunscreens based on ecamsule have been available in Europe, Canada and other parts of the world since 1993. Ecamsule was given approval by the FDA in 2006 to be used in the U.S.[13] However this approval only extends to ecamsule containing sunscreens registered under a New Drug Application, not ecamsule itself.[14][15]

References

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  14. ↑ FDA approves Mexoryl in L'Oreal sunscreen
  15. ↑ C&T.com | Articles | Regulatory Review: Sunscreens

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