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Is Ethyl Dimethyl PABA vegetarian?

Ethyl Dimethyl PABA

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Ethyl Dimethyl PABA is a synthetic organic compound, an ester of dimethylaminobenzoic acid, historically used as a UV filter in sunscreens.

Also known as Benzoic acid, 4-(dimethylamino)-, ethyl ester
INCI name Ethyl Dimethyl PABA
CAS number 10287-53-3
EC number 233-634-3
CosIng ID 90187
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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