Title: Glyceryl p-Aminobenzoate
CAS Registry Number: 136-44-7
CAS Name: 1,2,3-Propanetriol 1-(4-aminobenzoate)
Synonyms: p-aminobenzoic acid monoglyceryl ester; monoglycerol
p-aminobenzoate
Trademarks: Escalol 106 (Van Dyk)
Molecular Formula: C10H13NO4
Molecular Weight: 211.21
Percent Composition: C 56.87%, H 6.20%, N 6.63%, O 30.30%
Literature References: Prepd by controlled esterification of
p-aminobenzoic acid with glycerol.
Properties: Semisolid, waxy mass or syrup. Faint aromatic odor. Liquefies and congeals very slowly. Soluble in methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, glycerol, propylene glycol. Insol in water, oils, fats.
Use: In cosmetic sunscreen prepns (up to 1%).