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Formula |
CAS |
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C15H14O3 |
1641-17-4 |
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number
Background
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-4'-methyl-benzophenone (Mexenone) is a UV-absorbing
agent used in commercially available sunscreens. Mexenone is a member of
the benzophenone class of sunscreens.
The benzophenones are a group of UV-absorbing diphenylketones originally
utilized as a coating for materials in industry to protect from discoloration.
Twelve benzophenones are used in this country and are designated as benzophenones
1 through 12.
Synonyms
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)(4-methylphenyl)methanone
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-4'-methyl-benzophenone
2-Hydroxy-methoxymethylbenzophenone
Benzophenone-10
Benzophenone 10
Mexenone
Uvistat
Uses
UV absorbing sunscreen used in
Cosmetics
Creams and lotions
Lipstick
Suntan oil
Cross-Reactions
Benzophenone 3
Unusual Reactions
Photoallergy
References
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1. |
Millard, L.G. and P.L. Barrett, Contact allergy from Mexenone masquerading as an exacerbation of light sensitivity. Contact Dermatitis, 1980. 6(3): p. 222-3. |
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2. |
English, J.S., I.R. White, and E. Cronin, Sensitivity to sunscreens. Contact Dermatitis, 1987. 17(3): p. 159-62. |
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3. |
Bilsland, D. and J. Ferguson, Contact allergy to sunscreen chemicals in photosensitivity dermatitis/actinic reticuloid syndrome (PD/AR) and polymorphic light eruption (PLE). Contact Dermatitis, 1993. 29(2): p. 70-3. |
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4. |
Torres, V. and T. Correia, Contact and photocontact allergy to oxybenzone and mexenone. Contact Dermatitis, 1991. 25(2): p. 126-7. |
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