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Methyl 4-aminobenzoate

CAS 619-45-4
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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About

Methyl 4-aminobenzoate is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Methyl 4-aminobenzoate (CAS 619-45-4) is the methyl ester of p-aminobenzoic acid, structurally related to PABA and some approved UV filters. It is not currently listed in EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex VI (approved UV filters). No GHS hazard statements were found in source data. Some p-aminobenzoic acid derivatives have been reviewed for phototoxicity and skin sensitization potential. Its use in cosmetics requires safety assessment under Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 Article 14.

Skin benefits

  • May provide limited UV absorption properties
  • Used as fragrance intermediate

Known concerns

  • Not approved as a UV filter in EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex VI
  • Structural similarity to PABA derivatives warrants safety assessment
  • Potential phototoxicity concern (aminobenzoate class)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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