oxybenzone

2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone

CAS: 131-57-7 C14 H12 O3 MW: 228.24724000

Identification

Nameoxybenzone
IUPAC(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-phenylmethanone
CAS Number131-57-7
EINECS205-031-5
FDA UNII95OOS7VE0Y
Molecular FormulaC14 H12 O3
Molecular Weight228.24724000
MDL NumberMFCD00008387
Nikkaji NumberJ5.562J
Beilstein1913145
XlogP33.60 (est)

Regulatory

DG SANTE Food Contact Materials2-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

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesuv absorbers

No sensory data available

Safety Information

Oral/Parenteral Toxicityintraperitoneal-mouse LD50 300 mg/kg
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categorycosmetic UV absorber
Recommendation for oxybenzone usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
Recommendation for oxybenzone flavor usage levels up tonot for flavor use.

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Potential Uses

u.v. absorbers

Natural Occurrence

not found in nature

Synonyms

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