Benzophenone-10

AKA: Mexenone, 1641-17-4, 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-4'-methylbenzophenone, Uvistat, Mesenone, Mexenona, MEXENEONE, Mexenonum, Uvistat L
Synthetic
Sunscreen Filter
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from benzene derivatives and phenone compounds through organic chemistry processes. Produced via Friedel-Crafts acylation or similar aromatic substitution reactions to create the final UV-absorbing molecule.
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-4'-methylbenzophenone
Formula
C15H14O3
Mol. Weight
242.27
CAS #
1641-17-4
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sun Damage
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Uv Absorber
Blocks or absorbs UV rays to protect your skin from sun damage, dark spots, and premature aging.
Shields from UV damage
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 827)
Mixed Phototoxicity Results
Both phototoxic and non-phototoxic results in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 827)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2021
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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