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ETHYL DIMETHYL PABA

Parbenate is a benzoate ester that is ethyl benzoate substituted by a dimethylamino group at position 4.

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII 829S8D3Y0X · registered name PARBENATE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Parbenate is a benzoate ester that is ethyl benzoate substituted by a dimethylamino group at position 4. It is an ethyl ester, a benzoate ester and a tertiary amino compound.

Source: PubChem

Ethyl Dimethyl PABA is the organic compound

Cosmetic roles

Protects colour and scent from lightLIGHT STABILIZER

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

ETHYL DIMETHYL PABAINCIBenzoic acid, 4-(dimethylamino)-, ethyl esterSynonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
10287-53-3
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
233-634-3
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID2044763
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID0024763
IUPAC
Ethyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate
Molecular formula
C11H15NO2
Molecular weight
193.246 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
Dry Powder, Other Solid, Large Crystals · White crystalline powder, [Acros Organics MSDS]
Colour
white
Melting/freezing point
63~66 ℃
Initial boiling point and range
112 ℃(0.02 torr)
Vapour density
6.7
Molecular weight
193.25

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: PubChem · KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 15 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Photosensitizers9
  • Processing aids not otherwise specified3
  • Stabilizing agent1
  • Monomers1
  • Chemical reaction regulator1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Linked databases 14