Benzophenone-11
AKA “1341-54-4, Benzophenone 11, RefChem:566247, bis(2, 4-dihydroxyphenyl)methanone;bis(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)methanone, 2, 2/'4, 4/'-TETRAHYDROXYBENZOPHENONE AND 2, 2/'-DIHYDROXY-4, 4/'-DIMETHOXYBENZOPHENONE, 2'4, 4'-Tetrahydroxybenzophenone and 2, 2'-di hydroxy-4, 4'-dimethoxybenzophenone, 2'-dihydroxy-4, SCHEMBL1348833, SCHEMBL29419872
UV Filter
Ingredient Facts
Benzophenone-11
AKA: 1341-54-4, Benzophenone 11, RefChem:566247, Bis(2, 4-dihydroxyphenyl)methanone;bis(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)methanone, 2, 2/'4, 4/'-TETRAHYDROXYBENZOPHENONE AND 2, 2/'-DIHYDROXY-4, 4/'-DIMETHOXYBENZOPHENONE, 2'4, 4'-Tetrahydroxybenzophenone and 2, 2'-di hydroxy-4, 4'-dimethoxybenzophenone, 2'-dihydroxy-4, SCHEMBL1348833, SCHEMBL29419872
UV Filter · Uv Absorber · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Sunscreen Filter
Safety Concern
Not Clean
Bis(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)methanone and bis(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)methanone
Formula
C28H24O10
Mol. Weight
520.50
CAS #
1341-54-4
Form
Powder
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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 UV absorber created in the 20th century for cosmetic photoprotection. Developed as part of the evolution of organic UV filters designed to absorb and dissipate ultraviolet radiation in skincare products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Sun Damage
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR