Benzophenone-11
AKA “Benzophenone 11, RefChem:566247, bis(2, 4-dihydroxyphenyl)methanone;bis(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)methanone, 4/'-TETRAHYDROXYBENZOPHENONE AND 2, 2/'-DIHYDROXY-4, 4/'-DIMETHOXYBENZOPHENONE, 4'-Tetrahydroxybenzophenone and 2”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Benzophenone-11
AKA: Benzophenone 11, RefChem:566247, Bis(2, 4-dihydroxyphenyl)methanone;bis(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)methanone, 4/'-TETRAHYDROXYBENZOPHENONE AND 2, 2/'-DIHYDROXY-4, 4/'-DIMETHOXYBENZOPHENONE, 4'-Tetrahydroxybenzophenone and 2
Synthetic · Uv Absorber · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Sunscreen Filter
Safety Concern
Synthetic
Clean
Helps protect skin from UV rays by absorbing sun exposure, working to prevent sun damage and maintain skin's health.
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
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Re-evaluation: N,N-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-p-Phenylenediamine Sulfate
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Benzophenone-11
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
N,N-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-p-Phenylenediamine Sulfate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
N,N-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-p-Phenylenediamine Sulfate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
N,N-bis(2-Chloroethyl)methylamine N-oxide and its salts
Health Canada
Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR