2-Ethylhexyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoate

2-Ethylhexyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoate, commonly known as Padimate O or Escalol 507, is an aminobenzoate ester UV absorber registered under CAS 21245-02-3 and EC 244-289-3. It is also referenced by the trade names Eusolex 6007 and Padimate-O, and carries no assigned E-code.

In personal care formulations, Padimate O absorbs UVB radiation in the 290-315 nm range, protecting skin and product matrices from photodegradation. In polymer and printing applications, it functions as a photoinitiator and cross-linking agent, absorbing incident light energy to initiate curing reactions and stabilize finished materials against UV-induced degradation.

This material is supplied in neat liquid form and is subject to REACH registration requirements for EU market access. Procurement teams should confirm supplier compliance documentation, including Safety Data Sheets aligned with EU GHS standards. Packaging formats typically include drums and intermediate bulk containers depending on order volume.