Dioxybenzone
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| Dioxybenzone[1] | |
|---|---|
| Dioxybenzone | |
| (2-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)- (2-hydroxyphenyl)methanone | |
| Other names Dioxybenzone benzophenone-8 | |
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| CAS number | 131-53-3 |
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| style="background: #F8EABA; text-align: center;" colspan="2" | Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C14H12O4 |
| Molar mass | 244.25 g/mol |
| Density | 1.38 g/cm3 |
| Melting point |
68 °C |
| Boiling point |
170–175 °C |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) | |
| Infobox references | |
Dioxybenzone (benzophenone-8) is an organic compound used in sunscreen to block UVB and short-wave UVA (ultraviolet) rays.[2] It is a derivative of benzophenone. It is a yellow powder with a melting point of 68 °C. It is insoluble in water, but moderately soluble in ethanol and isopropanol.
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- ↑ Merck Index, 12th Edition, 3357.
- ↑ The Skin Cancer Foundation: Understanding UVA and UVB
