Oxybenzone

• Catalog No.: DB01428
• CAS Number: 131-57-7
• M. F.: C14H12O3
• M. W.: 228.24328

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: 2-benzoyl-5-methoxyphenol
• IUPAC Traditional name: oxybenzone
• Synonyms: 4-Methoxy-2-hydroxybenzophenone; Oxibenzona [inn-spanish]; 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone; (2-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethanone; 4-Methoxy-2-hydroxybenzophenone butyric acid; 2-Benzoyl-5-methoxyphenol; Oxybenzonum [inn-latin]

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 131-57-7
• PubChem CID: 4632
• PubChem SID: 46508419

PROPERTIES

• Hydrophobicity(logP): 3.79 [CHEM INSPECT TEST INST (1992)]

DETAILS

Description (English)

• Drug Groups: approved
• Description: Oxybenzone is an organic compound used in sunscreens. It is a derivative of benzophenone. It forms colorless crystals that are readily soluble in most organic solvents. It is used as an ingredient in sunscreen and other cosmetics because it absorbs UV-A ultraviolet rays.
• Indication: Used as an ingredient in sunscreen and other cosmetics.
• Pharmacology: Oxybenzone is an organic compound used in sunscreens. It is a derivative of benzophenone.
• Affected Organisms: Humans and other mammals
• Elimination: In vivo studies show oxybenzone is abosorbed transdermally (through the skin) and is excreted in the urine.
• References: Gonzalez H, Farbrot A, Larko O, Wennberg AM: Percutaneous absorption of the sunscreen benzophenone-3 after repeated whole-body applications, with and without ultraviolet irradiation. Br J Dermatol. 2006 Feb;154(2):337-40. [Pubmed]
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REFERENCES

• Gonzalez H, Farbrot A, Larko O, Wennberg AM: Percutaneous absorption of the sunscreen benzophenone-3 after repeated whole-body applications, with and without ultraviolet irradiation. Br J Dermatol. 2006 Feb;154(2):337-40. Pubmed