Methyl Phenylmethyleneaminobenzoate
INCI: METHYL PHENYLMETHYLENEAMINOBENZOATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Limited safety data available in cosmetics databases; Schiff base structure (benzylidene aminobenzoate) may have stability concerns (hydrolysis sensitivity). No FEMA number assigned.. Schiff base formed from benzaldehyde and methyl aminobenzoate; the imine bond (C=N) provides UV-absorbing chromophore but may be hydrolytically unstable in aqueous formulations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Phenylmethyleneaminobenzoate safe in cosmetics?
Limited safety data available in cosmetics databases; Schiff base structure (benzylidene aminobenzoate) may have stability concerns (hydrolysis sensitivity). No FEMA number assigned.. Schiff base formed from benzaldehyde and methyl aminobenzoate; the imine bond (C=N) provides UV-absorbing chromophore but may be hydrolytically unstable in aqueous formulations The EU classifies Methyl Phenylmethyleneaminobenzoate as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methyl Phenylmethyleneaminobenzoate allowed in the EU?
Methyl Phenylmethyleneaminobenzoate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Phenylmethyleneaminobenzoate do in cosmetics?
Methyl Phenylmethyleneaminobenzoate functions as: UV absorber - the aminobenzoate moiety is characteristic of the UV-filter class (related to Padimate O and other aminobenzoate sunscreens). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 39129-16-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Phenylmethyleneaminobenzoate?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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