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Benzophenone-3

CAS 131-57-7 · MF C14H12O3 · MW 228.24 g/mol

A UV filter that absorbs and protects against UVA and UVB rays, preventing sun damage. Commonly used in sunscreens and skincare products with SPF.

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CAS Number
131-57-7
Molecular Formula
C14H12O3
Molecular Weight
228.24 g/mol
Material Family
Specialty Additives
Functional Roles
Physical Properties
melting_point
151 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
boiling_point
302 to 320 u00b0F at 5 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
density
1.32 at 25 u00b0C
solubility
less than 1 mg/mL at 68 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
vapor_pressure
0.00000142 [mmHg]
flash_point
100 u00b0C (212 u00b0F) - closed cup
GHS / SDS Safety Warning
Environmental Hazard Irritant Health Hazard
  • H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
  • H400 (14.3%): Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
  • H315 (70.2%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
  • H319 (70.2%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child [Warning Reproductive toxicity]
  • H400: Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
  • H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
  • H411 (24.3%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
  • H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • H335 (69.3%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Chemical Identity
CAS Number131-57-7
IUPAC Name(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-phenylmethanone
InChI KeyDXGLGDHPHMLXJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID 4632
INCI NameBENZOPHENONE-3
Synonyms & Trade Names
oxybenzone 2-HYDROXY-4-METHOXYBENZOPHENONE Benzophenone-3 2-Benzoyl-5-methoxyphenol Advastab 45 Oxybenzon Anuvex 4-Methoxy-2-hydroxybenzophenone Ongrostab HMB Oxibenzona Methanone, (2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)phenyl- Usaf cy-9 Spectra-sorb UV 9 Escalol 567 Chimassorb 90
Full Description

A UV filter that absorbs and protects against UVA and UVB rays, preventing sun damage. Commonly used in sunscreens and skincare products with SPF.