Padimate A
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Padimate A is an organic compound that is an ingredient in some sunscreens. It is an ester derivative of PABA. This aromatic chemical absorbs ultraviolet rays thereby preventing sunburn. However, its chemical structure and behaviour is similar to an industrial free radical generator.[1] In Europe this chemical was withdrawn in 1989 for unstated reasons.[1] In the US it was never approved for use in sunscreens.
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Preferred IUPAC name
3-Methylbutyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate | |
Other names
isoamyl dimethyl PABA Escalol 506, 4-dimethylaminobenzoic acid isopentyl ester | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.040.247 |
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C14H21NO2 | |
Molar mass | 235.322 |
Melting point | <25 °C |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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