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Also known as Uvinul M40, 4-Methoxy-2-hydroxybenzophenone butyric acid, 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone, 2-Benzoyl-5-methoxyphenol, Benzophenone-3, 4-Methoxy-2-hydroxybenzophenone, (2-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethanone, Oxibenzona

Oxybenzone or benzophenone-3 or BP-3 (trade names Milestab 9, Eusolex 4360, Escalol 567, KAHSCREEN BZ-3) is an organic compound belonging to the class of aromatic ketones known as benzophenones. It takes the form of pale-yellow crystals that are readily soluble in most organic solvents. It is widely used in sunscreen formulations, plastics, toys, furniture finishes, and other products to limit UV degradation. In nature, it can be found in various flowering plants (angiosperms). The compound was first synthesised in Germany by chemists König and Kostanecki in 1906.