2-Ethylhexyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoate

2-Ethylhexyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoate (CAS 21245-02-3) — formula C17H27NO2, molecular weight 277.4.

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Where it is used

Documented applications: Uses: Used as ultraviolet screen, [Merck Index], Used as an ultraviolet absorber in US cosmetics at concentrations of 1.4-8%, Used as a synergistic agent-photoinitiator for UV-curable inks, THERAPEUTIC CATEGORY: Esters as ultraviolet screen, Use Classification: Cosmetics -> Uv absorber, Uv filter, Industry Uses: Tanning agents not otherwise specified, Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable, Consumer Uses: Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable, Household Products: Information on 3 consumer products that contain Octyl dimethyl PABA in the following categories is provided:, • Personal Care, Methods of Manufacturing: By the esterification of p-dimethylaminobenzoic acid with 2-ethylhexanol in the presence of dry HCl. The product is liberated from the salt by neutralization with base., Formulations, Preparations: Sunscreens are available in a variety of dosage forms and formulations. ... Because these formulations frequently change and the manufacturers often are reluctant to reveal specific ingredients in their formulations, a listing of commercially available sunscreens is not included in this monograph., U.S. Production: 2023: 274, 428 lb, 2022: 13, 015 lb, 2021: 40, 268 lb, 2020: 30, 245 lb, Benzoic acid, 4-(dimethylamino)-, 2-ethylhexyl ester is listed as a High Production Volume (HPV) chemical (65FR81686). Chemicals listed as HPV were produced in or imported into the U.S. in >1 million pounds in 1990 and or 1994. The HPV list is based on the 1990 Inventory Update Rule. (IUR ) (40 CFR part 710 subpart B, 51FR21438)., Production volumes for non-confidential chemicals reported under the Inventory Update Rule.[Table#6792], Production volume for non-confidential chemicals reported under the 2006 Inventory Update Rule. Chemical: Benzoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester. Aggregated National Production Volume: 500, 000 to < 1 million pounds., Non-confidential 2012 Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) information on the production and use of chemicals manufactured or imported into the United States. Chemical: Benzoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester. National Production Volume: Withheld., General Manufacturing Information: Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing, 2-ethylhexyl ester: ACTIVE, The drug is the 2-ethylhexyl ester of p-(dimethylamino) benzoic acid, occurs as a clear to yellow, oily liquid having a faint aromatic odor and is insoluble in water and soluble in alcohol..

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What this product is

2-Ethylhexyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoate is a chemical compound with CAS registry number 21245-02-3 and molecular formula C17H27NO2 (molecular weight 277.4).

Identification

CAS number: 21245-02-3

Its molecular formula C17H27NO2 comprises 17 C, 27 H, 1 N, 2 O atoms.

Also known as: 2-Ethylhexyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoate · 2-ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate

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