Functional Roles
Industries Served
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 Number | 131-57-7 |
| IUPAC Name | (2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-phenylmethanone |
| InChI Key | DXGLGDHPHMLXJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 4632 |
| INCI Name | BENZOPHENONE-3 |
Synonyms & Trade Names
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.