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Formula |
CAS |
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C14H12O3 |
131-57-7 |
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number
Background
2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone is a UV-absorbing agent used extensively
in commercially available sunscreens It is the most commonly used active
ingredient in sunscreens marketed in the United States today. It is also
frequently used as a UV-absorbing agent included in cosmetics.
The benzophenones are a group of 12 diphenylketones used as UV absorbers
in industrial coatings as well as sunscreens. They are also utilized as
preservatives since some members of this group, especially benzophenone
2, have excellent antimicrobial activity.
Synonyms
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethanone
4-Methoxy-2-hydroxybenzophenone
Benzophenone 3
Escalol 567
Eusolex 4360
MOB
Oxybenzone
Spectra-Sorb UV 9
Uvinul M-40
Uses
Cosmetics
Dental composite materials
Lipsticks and lip balms
Moisturizers
Nail polish
Plastics
Shampoos and other hair care products
Sunscreens
Cross-Reactions
Dioxybenzone
Unusual Reactions
Photoallergy
References
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1. |
Fischer, T. and K. Bergstrom, Evaluation of customers' complaints about sunscreen cosmetics sold by the Swedish pharmaceutical company. Contact Dermatitis, 1991. 25(5): p. 319-22. |
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2. |
Green, C., P.G. Norris, and J.L. Hawk, Photoallergic contact dermatitis from oxybenzone aggravating polymorphic light eruption. Contact Dermatitis, 1991. 24(1): p. 62-3. |
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3. |
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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4. |
Aguirre, A., et al., Allergic contact cheilitis from a lipstick containing oxybenzone. Contact Dermatitis, 1992. 27(4): p. 267-8. |
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5. |
Lenique, P., et al., Contact and photocontact allergy to oxybenzone. Contact Dermatitis, 1992. 26(3): p. 177-81. |
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6. |
Collins, P. and J. Ferguson, Photoallergic contact dermatitis to oxybenzone. British Journal of Dermatology, 1994. 131(1): p. 124-9. |
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