Benzophenone-11

AKA: 1341-54-4, Benzophenone 11, Bis(2, 4-dihydroxyphenyl)methanone;bis(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)methanone, 4/'-TETRAHYDROXYBENZOPHENONE AND 2, 2/'-DIHYDROXY-4, 4/'-DIMETHOXYBENZOPHENONE, 4'-Tetrahydroxybenzophenone and 2, 2'-di hydroxy-4, 4'-dimethoxybenzophenone, 2'-dihydroxy-4
Synthetic
Sunscreen Filter
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from benzophenone derivatives, a class of aromatic ketone compounds used in UV protection formulations. Produced through chemical synthesis involving the reaction of substituted benzene rings with carbonyl groups.
Bis(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)methanone and bis(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)methanone
Formula
C28H24O10
Mol. Weight
520.50
CAS #
1341-54-4
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-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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 Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 827)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 mixed / 1 not irritating / reactions slight (CIR 219 and 827)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 mixed / 1 not irritating (CIR 219 and 827)
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2020 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR