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C17H27NO2 |
21245-02-3 |
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number
Background
2-Ethylhexyl-4-dimethylaminobenzoate is a PABA derivative that is used as a sun-screening agent. Of the PABA group it is the most commonly used agent in sunscreens marketed in the United States. It may also be found in cosmetics for skin, hair, and nails such as moisturizers and lipsticks and lip balms.
Synonyms
2-Ethylhexyl-4-dimethylaminobenzoate
2-Ethylhexyl-p-dimethylaminobenzoate
Escalol 507
Eusolex 6007
Octyl Dimethyl-PABA
Octyl Dimethylaminobenzoate
Padimate 0
Uses
Cosmetics
Lipsticks and lip balms
Moisturizers
Nail polish
Shampoos and other hair care products
Sunscreens
Cross-Reactions
Cinoxate
Unusual Reactions
References
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English, J.S., I.R. White, and E. Cronin, Sensitivity to sunscreens. Contact Dermatitis, 1987. 17(3): p. 159-62. |
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