Oxybenzone
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| Oxybenzone | |
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| Chemical name | (2-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)- phenylmethanone |
| Other names | Oxybenzone Benzophenone-3 |
| Chemical formula | C14H12O3 |
| Molecular mass | 228.24 g/mol |
| CAS number | [131-57-7] |
| Density | ? g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 66 °C |
| Boiling point | ? °C |
| SMILES | O=C(C2=CC=CC=C2)C1=C(O)C=C(OC)C=C1 |
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Oxybenzone is an organic compound used in sunscreens. It is a derivative of benzophenone. It forms colorless crystals that are readily soluble in most organic solvents.
It is used as an ingredient in sunscreen and other cosmetics because it absorbs UV-A ultraviolet rays.
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[edit] Reference
- Merck Index, 11th Edition, 6907.
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