Benzophenone-4

Benzophenone-4

AKA “Sulisobenzone, 5-Benzoyl-4-hydroxy-2-methoxybenzenesulfonic acid, 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone-5-sulfonic acid, Sungard, Uval, Benzophenone 4, Seesorb 101S, Syntase 230”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Benzophenone-4

AKA: Sulisobenzone, 5-Benzoyl-4-hydroxy-2-methoxybenzenesulfonic acid, 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone-5-sulfonic acid, Sungard, Uval, Benzophenone 4, Seesorb 101S, Syntase 230

Synthetic · Uv Absorber · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Sunscreen Filter

Synthetic

Clean

Helps protect your product from breaking down in sunlight while also absorbing UV rays to shield skin from sun damage.

Solubility 10

Formula

C14H12O6S

Mol. Weight

308.31

CAS #

4065-45-6

Form

Powder

State

Dry Powder

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Functions

Light Stabilizer

Uv Absorber

Blocks or absorbs UV rays to protect your skin from sun damage, dark spots, and premature aging.

Uv Filter

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 water-soluble UV filter developed in the 20th century for use in aqueous cosmetic formulations and sunscreens. Engineered to provide UV protection in products where oil-soluble UV absorbers were not suitable.