HEXYLETHYLIDENEAMINO-BENZOATE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
UV-absorbing ingredient that helps protect skin from sun damage.
Hexylecthylideneamino-benzoate is an aromatic ester conforming to the structure of an ethylideneamino benzoate with a hexyl group. The presence of a primary amine (from the ethylideneamino moiety) and the benzoate ester structure suggests moderate chemical reactivity. No specific EU restriction entries in Annex III; however, the compound falls under general safety assessment requirements under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 Article 3. The INCI name suggests it may function as a UV absorber or stabilizer, though confirmed cosmetic function data is limited.
Known concerns
- Limited available safety data
- Potential amine reactivity
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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