Measurements of the photodegradation of PABA and some PABA derivatives

Abstract

The photodegradation of 4-aminobenzoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl N,N-dimethyl 4-aminobenzoate (Escalol 507®) and 1-glyceryl 4-aminobenzoate (Escalol 106®), resulting from irradiation by sun lamps, was examined by UV spectroscopy. 2-ethylhexyl N,N-dimethyl 4-aminobenzoate showed the longest half-life, indicating the highest photostability.