Description

2-Ethylhexyl 4-aminobenzoate (CAS No. 26218-04-2) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₁₅H₂₃NO₂. This ester derivative of 4-aminobenzoic acid is widely utilized in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations due to its excellent solubility and stability. With an IUPAC name of 2-ethylhexyl 4-aminobenzoate, this compound is characterized by its white to off-white crystalline powder appearance and is commonly employed as an intermediate in organic synthesis. Suitable for research and industrial applications, our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (HPLC) and is supplied in sealed containers to maintain integrity. Synonyms include 2-ethylhexyl p-aminobenzoate and UNII-7CHI67POY6.

Properties

• CAS Number: 26218-04-2
• Complexity: 235
• IUPAC Name: 2-ethylhexyl 4-aminobenzoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C15H23NO2/c1-3-5-6-12(4-2)11-18-15(17)13-7-9-14(16)10-8-13/h7-10,12H,3-6,11,16H2,1-2H3
• InChI Key: ZJQXUTDROPGVLH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 249.172878976
• Molecular Formula: C15H23NO2
• Molecular Weight: 249.35
• SMILES: CCCCC(CC)COC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)N
• Topological: 52.3
• Monoisotopic Mass: 249.172878976
• Synonyms: 2-ethylhexyl 4-aminobenzoate, 26218-04-2, 2-ethylhexyl p-aminobenzoate, 7CHI67POY6, UNII-7CHI67POY6, 2-ethylhexyl4-aminobenzoate, Benzoic acid, 4-amino-, 2-ethylhexyl ester, P-AMINOBENZOIC ACID 2-ETHYLHEXYL ESTER, EC 420-170-3, 420-170-3, 607-885-8, 2-ethylhexyl-4-aminobenzoate, p-Aminobenzoesure-2-ethylhexylester, MFCD13340006, SCHEMBL3372196, SCHEMBL10180373, DTXSID801309631, BBA21804, AKOS010555785, DA-26217, DS-19078, CS-0152376, NS00008034, D83567, EN300-268071, Z802565964

Application

2-Ethylhexyl 4-aminobenzoate is primarily used as a UV filter in sunscreen formulations due to its ability to absorb harmful UV radiation. It also serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly local anesthetics. Researchers leverage its chemical properties in polymer science and as a stabilizer in cosmetic products.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

Precautionary Statements

• P273, P391, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Eye Irrit. 2 (78.9%)
• Aquatic Acute 1 (100%)
• Aquatic Chronic 1 (100%)

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