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Padimate O is an organic compound related to the water-soluble compound PABA (4-aminobenzoic acid) that is used as an ingredient in some sunscreens. This yellowish water-insoluble oily liquid is an ester formed by the condensation of 2-ethylhexanol with dimethylaminobenzoic acid. Other names for padimate O include 2-ethylhexyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoate Escalol 507 octyldimethyl PABA and OD-PABA.

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IUPAC name
2-ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate

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