Benzophenone-5

Benzophenone-5

AKA “Sulibenzone, 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone-5-sulfonic acid sodium salt, Cyasorb UV 284, Uvistat 112, 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone-5-sodium sulfonate, sulisobenzone sodium, BENZOPHENONE 5, ASL 24ST”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Benzophenone-5

AKA: Sulibenzone, 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone-5-sulfonic acid sodium salt, Cyasorb UV 284, Uvistat 112, 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone-5-sodium sulfonate, Sulisobenzone sodium, BENZOPHENONE 5, ASL 24ST

Synthetic · Uv Absorber · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Sunscreen Filter

Synthetic

Clean

Helps protect the product from breaking down in sunlight, keeping its formula stable and effective over time.

Formula

C14H11NaO6S

Mol. Weight

330.29

CAS #

6628-37-1

Form

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 UV absorber developed as part of the benzophenone family in the late 20th century. Created to offer photostability and broad-spectrum UV protection in cosmetic and sun protection formulations.