2-Ethylhexyl-4-dimethylaminobenzoate (Eusolex 6007, Escalol 507, Octyl Dimethyl-PABA)

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Formula

CAS

C17H27NO2

21245-02-3

 
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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
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Uses

Cosmetics
Lipsticks and lip balms
Moisturizers
Nail polish
Shampoos and other hair care products
Sunscreens

 

Cross-Reactions

Cinoxate

 

Unusual Reactions

 

 

References

 1.

English, J.S., I.R. White, and E. Cronin, Sensitivity to sunscreens. Contact Dermatitis, 1987. 17(3): p. 159-62.

 

 

 

 

 

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