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HEXYLETHYLIDENEAMINO-BENZOATE

CAS 72968-69-5
50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

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

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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