Benzophenone-12

Benzophenone-12

AKA “Octabenzone, 2-HYDROXY-4-(OCTYLOXY)BENZOPHENONE, Benzophenone 12, Benzon OO, 2-Hydroxy-4-octoxybenzophenone, Sumisorb 130, Rhodialux P, Seikalizer E”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Benzophenone-12

AKA: Octabenzone, 2-HYDROXY-4-(OCTYLOXY)BENZOPHENONE, Benzophenone 12, Benzon OO, 2-Hydroxy-4-octoxybenzophenone, Sumisorb 130, Rhodialux P, Seikalizer E

Synthetic · Uv Absorber · EWG: 2

Synthetic

Sunscreen Filter

Safety Concern

Synthetic

Clean

Helps protect skin from UV damage by absorbing harmful sun rays before they penetrate deeper into the skin.

Solubility In water, <0.001 mg/L at 20 °C, pH 6 /OECD Guideline 105 (Water Solubility)/

Formula

C21H26O3

Mol. Weight

326.40

CAS #

1843-05-6

Form

Powder

State

Dry Powder; Liquid; Other Solid; NKRA; Pellets or Large Crystals

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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 derivative developed as a UV filter for cosmetic and sunscreen applications in the late 20th century. Created to provide enhanced photostability compared to earlier benzophenone versions.