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dioxybenzone
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Dioxybenzone (benzophenone-8) is an organic compound used in sunscreen to block UVB and short-wave UVA (ultraviolet) rays. It is a derivative of benzophenone. It is a yellow powder with a melting point of 68 °C. It is insoluble in water, but moderately soluble in ethanol and isopropanol.
Chemical data
- Formula
- C14H12O4
- Molecular weight
- 244.24 g/mol
- IUPAC name
- (2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-(2-hydroxyphenyl)methanone
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Drug data · ChEMBL
- Max clinical phase
- Phase 2
- Molecule type
- Small molecule
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Wikidata facts
- Mass
- 244.074
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- chemical formula
- C₁₄H₁₂O₄
- canonical SMILES
- COC1=CC(=C(C=C1)C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2O)O
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Dioxybenzone (benzophenone-8) is an organic compound used in sunscreen to block UVB and short-wave UVA (ultraviolet) rays. It is a derivative of benzophenone. It is a yellow powder with a melting point of 68 °C. It is insoluble in water, but moderately soluble in ethanol and isopropanol.
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