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Aminobenzoate Schiff base (investigational)

METHYL DODECYLIDENEAMINOBENZOATE

CAS 67924-14-5
50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

An aldehyde-derived aminobenzoate Schiff base with potential UV-absorbing properties. It is not an EU-approved UV filter and has limited public safety data, so caution is warranted.

Skin benefits

  • Schiff base structure may absorb UV light
  • Potential use as fragrance or UV-absorbing intermediate

Known concerns

  • Not a CosIng-listed approved UV filter in the EU
  • Schiff bases (imines) can hydrolyze releasing aldehydes
  • Very limited toxicology dossier publicly available
  • Aminobenzoate UV filters family includes restricted PABA derivatives

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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