Benzophenone-1
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 2, 4-DIHYDROXYBENZOPHENONE, 131-56-6, Benzoresorcinol, Resbenzophenone, Inhibitor DHBP, Uvinul 400, Advastab 48, Uvistat 12, Quinsorb 010, Syntase 100
Synthetic
Sunscreen Filter
Safety Concern
Not Clean
2,4-Dihydroxybenzophenone has been reported in Arabidopsis thaliana with data available.
Solubility Practically insoluble in cold water
Formula
C13H10O3
Mol. Weight
214.22
CAS #
131-56-6
Form
Powder
State
Dry Powder
Functions
Uv Absorber
Blocks or absorbs UV rays to protect your skin from sun damage, dark spots, and premature aging.
Shields from UV damage
Traditional Use
A synthetic UV absorber developed in the 20th century for sunscreen and photoprotection applications. Part of the benzophenone family created to provide broad-spectrum UV protection when natural alternatives proved insufficient.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-4
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
2.0%
0%3%
Reg. Limit
EU/SCCS limit: 2% in cosmetic products. Opinion: SCCS/1672/24
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sun Damage
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR