Benzophenone-8

Benzophenone-8

AKA “dioxybenzone, 131-53-3, 2, 2'-DIHYDROXY-4-METHOXYBENZOPHENONE, Dioxybenzon, Spectra-sorb UV 24, Cyasorb UV 24, Advastab 47, (2-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)(2-hydroxyphenyl)methanone, Methanone, (2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)(2-hydroxyphenyl)-, Dioxibenzona”

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Ingredient Facts

Benzophenone-8

AKA: Dioxybenzone, 131-53-3, 2, 2'-DIHYDROXY-4-METHOXYBENZOPHENONE, Dioxybenzon, Spectra-sorb UV 24, Cyasorb UV 24, Advastab 47, (2-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)(2-hydroxyphenyl)methanone, Methanone, (2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)(2-hydroxyphenyl)-, Dioxibenzona

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Synthetic

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Not Clean

2,2'-Dihydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone

Solubility Practically insoluble in water

Formula

C14H12O4

Mol. Weight

244.24

CAS #

131-53-3

Form

Powder

State

2,2'-dihydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone is a yellow powder. (NTP, 1992)

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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 benzophenone-type UV absorber developed for cosmetic and sunscreen use in the late 20th century. Engineered as an alternative to earlier benzophenones with potentially improved photostability or tolerance profiles.