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2-Ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate

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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

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3)2NC6H4CO2CH2CH(C2H5)(CH2)3CH3
CAS Number:
21245-02-3
Molecular Weight:
277.40
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
24867369
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
EC Number:
244-289-3
MDL number:
MFCD00017526
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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

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).

Pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Codes

H360FD

Hazard Classifications

Repr. 1B

Storage Class

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

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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