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2-Ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate

98%

• Synonym(s): 2-Ethylhexyl 4-(N ,N -dimethylamino)benzoate, 2-Ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate, 2-Ethylhexyl N ,N -dimethyl-p -aminobenzoate, 2-Ethylhexyl p -(dimethylamino)benzoate, 4-(Dimethylamino)benzoic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester, EHDAB, Octyl dimethyl PABA
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂NC₆H₄CO₂CH₂CH(C₂H₅)(CH₂)₃CH₃
• CAS Number: 21245-02-3
• Molecular Weight: 277.40
• EC Number: 244-289-3
• MDL number: MFCD00017526
• UNSPSC Code: 12162002
• PubChem Substance ID: 24867369
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• Assay: 98%
• form: liquid
• refractive index: n20/D 1.542 (lit.)
• bp: 325 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.995 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: CCCCC(CC)COC(=O)c1ccc(cc1)N(C)C
• InChI: 1S/C17H27NO2/c1-5-7-8-14(6-2)13-20-17(19)15-9-11-16(12-10-15)18(3)4/h9-12,14H,5-8,13H2,1-4H3
• InChI key: WYWZRNAHINYAEF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

2-Ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate is an organic UV filter widely used in the preparation of sunscreens and ultrathin films of acrylates.

Application

• Study of the photochemical transformation of 2-ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino) benzoate (OD-PABA) under conditions relevant to surface waters: This research investigates the photochemical behavior and transformation products of 2-ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate in aquatic environments, highlighting its environmental impact (Calza et al., 2016).
• Photoprotection or photodamage: a direct observation of nonradiative dynamics from 2-ethylhexyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoate sunscreen agent: The paper provides insights into the nonradiative dynamics of 2-ethylhexyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoate, assessing its effectiveness as a sunscreen agent and potential for photodamage (Ma et al., 2018).
• Bioaccumulation and biomagnification of 2-ethylhexyl-4-dimethylaminobenzoate in aquatic animals: This study examines the bioaccumulation and biomagnification potential of 2-ethylhexyl-4-dimethylaminobenzoate in aquatic organisms, providing valuable data on its environmental persistence and effects (Lu et al., 2018).

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H360FD
• Precautionary Statements: P201 - P202 - P280 - P308 + P313 - P405 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Repr. 1B
• Storage Class Code: 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 374.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 190 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves