Benzophenone-8

Benzophenone-8

AKA “dioxybenzone, 2'-DIHYDROXY-4-METHOXYBENZOPHENONE, Dioxybenzon, Spectra-sorb UV 24, Cyasorb UV 24, Advastab 47, (2-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)(2-hydroxyphenyl)methanone, Methanone”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Benzophenone-8

AKA: Dioxybenzone, 2'-DIHYDROXY-4-METHOXYBENZOPHENONE, Dioxybenzon, Spectra-sorb UV 24, Cyasorb UV 24, Advastab 47, (2-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)(2-hydroxyphenyl)methanone, Methanone

Synthetic · Uv Absorber · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Sunscreen Filter

Synthetic

Clean

A UV filter that helps protect skin from sun damage and premature aging caused by sun exposure.

Solubility Practically insoluble in water

Formula

C14H12O4

Mol. Weight

244.24

CAS #

131-53-3

Form

Powder

State

2,2'-dihydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone is a yellow powder. (NTP, 1992)

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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-type UV absorber developed for cosmetic and sunscreen use in the late 20th century. Engineered as an alternative to earlier benzophenones with potentially improved photostability or tolerance profiles.