Dioxybenzone
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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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Preferred IUPAC name
(2-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)(2-hydroxyphenyl)methanone | |
Other names
Dioxybenzone benzophenone-8 | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.004.571 |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA) |
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C14H12O4 | |
Molar mass | 244.25 g/mol |
Density | 1.38 g/cm3 |
Melting point | 68 °C (154 °F; 341 K) |
Boiling point | 170 to 175 °C (338 to 347 °F; 443 to 448 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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