Benzophenone-1

Benzophenone-1

AKA “2, 4-DIHYDROXYBENZOPHENONE, 131-56-6, Benzoresorcinol, Resbenzophenone, Inhibitor DHBP, Uvinul 400, Advastab 48, Uvistat 12, Quinsorb 010, Syntase 100”

UV Filter

Ingredient Facts

Benzophenone-1

AKA: 2, 4-DIHYDROXYBENZOPHENONE, 131-56-6, Benzoresorcinol, Resbenzophenone, Inhibitor DHBP, Uvinul 400, Advastab 48, Uvistat 12, Quinsorb 010, Syntase 100

UV Filter · Uv Absorber · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Sunscreen Filter

Safety Concern

Not Clean

2,4-Dihydroxybenzophenone has been reported in Arabidopsis thaliana with data available.

Solubility Practically insoluble in cold water

Formula

C13H10O3

Mol. Weight

214.22

CAS #

131-56-6

Form

Powder

State

Dry Powder

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Functions

Uv Absorber

Blocks or absorbs UV rays to protect your skin from sun damage, dark spots, and premature aging.

Shields from UV damage

Traditional Use

A synthetic UV absorber developed in the 20th century for sunscreen and photoprotection applications. Part of the benzophenone family created to provide broad-spectrum UV protection when natural alternatives proved insufficient.