Padimate O
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| Chemical name | 2-ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate |
| Other names | 2-ethylhexl dimethyl PABA Escalol 507 Sundown |
| Chemical formula | C17H27NO2 |
| Molecular mass | 277.40 g/mol |
| CAS number | [21245-02-3] |
| Density | 0.99 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | <25 °C |
| Boiling point | 362 °C |
| SMILES | O=C(OCC(CC)CCCC) C1=CC=C(N(C)C)C=C1 |
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Padimate O is an organic compound that is an ingredient in some sunscreens. It is a derivative of PABA, an ester formed by the condensation of 2-ethylhexanol and dimethylaminobenzoic acid. It is a yellowish oily liquid that is insoluble in water. It absorbs ultraviolet rays, protecting the skin from sun damage.
[edit] See also
- Padimate A, a related suncreen ingredient
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