Padimate O is an organic compound related to the water-soluble compound PABA (4-aminobenzoic acid) that is used as an ingredient in some sunscreens. This yellowish water-insoluble oily liquid is an ester formed by the condensation of 2-ethylhexanol with dimethylaminobenzoic acid. Other names for padimate O include 2-ethylhexyl 4-dimethylaminobenzo... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Padimate_O
(pad´ĭ-māt) a compound related to aminobenzoate, used as a sunscreen; it absorbs ultraviolet rays of the UVB type. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001