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Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Oil-soluble UVA I filter; photostable, compatible with organic and mineral filters.
On requestUV filters
Identity
- INCI name
- Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
- Also known as
- DHHB
- IUPAC name
- Hexyl 2-[4-(diethylamino)-2-hydroxybenzoyl]benzoate
- CAS number
- 302776-68-7
- Molecular formula
- C24H31NO4
- Molecular weight
- 397.51 g/mol
- Appearance
- Light-yellow powder
Typical specification
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Purity (HPLC) | ≥ 99.0 % |
| Melting point | 52 to 58 °C |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 0.5 % |
Indicative values. The lot certificate of analysis governs. Full TDS and SDS available on request; analytical methods shared under CDA.
Applications
- •Broad-spectrum sun care
- •Anti-ageing day care
Regulatory note
Listed UV filter in the EU (Annex VI), Korea (MFDS restricted-use list) and Japan with market-specific maximum levels. Not an approved sunscreen active in the USA.