Oxybenzone is a hydroxybenzophenone that is benzophenone that is substituted at the 2- and 4-positions of one of the benzene rings by hydroxy and methoxy groups respectively. Among its listed roles, it functions as a dermatologic drug, a protective agent, an ultraviolet filter, a xenobiotic and an environmental contaminant. It is a hydroxybenzophenone and a monomethoxybenzene. Its therapeutic use is listed as sunscreens. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Benzophenone-3, 2-Benzoyl-5-methoxyphenol, Anuvex, Uvinul 9 and Syntase 62. Its PubChem CID is 4632.
Oxybenzone
| CAS No | 131-57-7 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C14H12O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 228.24 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-phenylmethanone |
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Oxybenzone is a hydroxybenzophenone that is benzophenone that is substituted at the 2- and 4-positions of one of the benzene rings by hydroxy and methoxy groups respectively.
The listed CAS number is 131-57-7.
The listed molecular formula is C14H12O3.
The listed molecular weight is 228.24 g/mol.
(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-phenylmethanone.
The source lists Benzophenone-3, 2-Benzoyl-5-methoxyphenol, Anuvex, Uvinul 9 and Syntase 62.