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Oxybenzone


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.

US$ 0.15 /gram
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Synonyms

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

Description

Product Oxybenzone
Physical State

Regulatory

CAS No. 131-57-7
FEMA
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IFRA Status / EU Allergens / MSDS / COA
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Perfumery Applications

Typical usage in perfume compounds

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Application Suitability

Used in these perfume types but not limited to them.


Rating

9 = Very Good Performance

8 = Good Performance

7 = Reasonable performance

6 = Fair performance

5 = Mediocre performance

4 = Slight stability problems

3 = Discoloration Problems

2 = Stability problems

1 = Major problems

0 = Not recommended for use


Important Notes:

End application data applies to experiments carried out by the authors or extrapolated from those experiments using computer algorithms. As application product formulations vary widely this information is only a general guide.

Full testing by both perfumers- flavorists and end users is the only proven method to ensuring a perfume or flavours safety- strength- suitability- stability and success.

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