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Oxybenzone
SKU: 1NP21801
Oxybenzone is a oil soluble UV Absorber an organic compound belonging to the class of aromatic ketones known as benzophenones. It is a pale-yellow solid that is readily soluble in most organic solvents.
Synonyms: Benzophenone-3, BP-3, Milestab 9, Eusolex 4360, Escalol 567, KAHSCREEN BZ-3
Oxybenzone is a chemical compound commonly used in sunscreens and other cosmetic products to protect the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. It is an organic compound that belongs to a class of chemicals known as benzophenones.
Oxybenzone works by absorbing UVB and UVA II rays, which are responsible for causing sunburn and skin damage. It helps to prevent these rays from penetrating the skin and causing harm. This UV-absorbing property makes oxybenzone an effective ingredient in many sunscreen formulations.
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Synonyms & Uses
advastab 45 : benzophenone-3 : benzophenone, 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy- : 2-benzoyl-5-methoxyphenol :cyasorb UV 9 eusolex 4360 : 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy benzophenone : 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzophenone : (2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-phenyl)-phenyl-methanone : 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone : 2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl phenyl ketone : (2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-phenylmethanone : (2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)(phenyl)methanone : (2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethanone : methanone, (2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)phenyl- : 4-methoxy-2-hydroxybenzophenone : neo heliopan BB (Symrise) : presun 15 : spectra-sorb UV 9 : syntase 62 : uvinul M-40
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Important Notes:
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