oxybenzone
2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone
Identification
| Name | oxybenzone |
| IUPAC | (2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-phenylmethanone |
| CAS Number | 131-57-7 |
| EINECS | 205-031-5 |
| FDA UNII | 95OOS7VE0Y |
| Molecular Formula | C14 H12 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 228.24724000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00008387 |
| Nikkaji Number | J5.562J |
| Beilstein | 1913145 |
| XlogP3 | 3.60 (est) |
Regulatory
| DG SANTE Food Contact Materials | 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone |
| FDA Mainterm (IAUFC) | 131-57-7 ; OXYBENZONE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | pale yellow fine crystalline powder (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Melting Point | 65.50 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 370.00 to 371.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000005 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 285.00 °F. TCC ( 140.50 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 3.790 |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | uv absorbers |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 300 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | cosmetic UV absorber |
| Recommendation for oxybenzone usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for oxybenzone flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
American International Chemical, Inc.
Consistent sources
North American supplier for globally sourced ingredients.
BOC Sciences
Best of Chemicals Supplier
Quality supplier of research chemicals and biochemicals including inhibitors, building blocks, GMP Products, impurities and metabolites, APIs for Veterinary, Natural Compounds, ADCs, Stem Cell Molecul...
Lluch Essence S.L.
A family company dedicated to sales and distribution
Flexibility, availability, price and quality.
OQEMA
With a focus on providing the highest level of service
OQEMA has established itself at the forefront of the global chemical industry.
Penta International Corporation
Chemistry innovation
At Penta, our products and services help businesses do business better.
Symrise AG
Always Insiring More
Symrise aroma molecules & cosmetic ingredients for unique and innovative fragrances, flavors and cosmetics.
Vigon International
Passion for Simplicity
Manufacturer and supplier of high quality flavor and fragrance ingredients.