Drometrizole

Drometrizole

AKA “2-(2-HYDROXY-5-METHYLPHENYL)BENZOTRIAZOLE, 2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-methylphenol, Drometrizol, 2-(2'-Hydroxy-5'-methylphenyl)benzotriazole, Drometrizolum, Phenol”

Synthetic

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Ingredient Facts

Drometrizole

AKA: 2-(2-HYDROXY-5-METHYLPHENYL)BENZOTRIAZOLE, 2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-methylphenol, 2-(2'-Hydroxy-5'-methylphenyl)benzotriazole, Drometrizolum, Phenol

Synthetic · Uv Absorber · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Sunscreen Filter

Synthetic

Clean

A UV filter that helps protect skin from sun damage and premature aging caused by sun exposure.

Formula

C13H11N3O

Mol. Weight

225.25

CAS #

2440-22-4

Form

Powder

Plant-Derived

Synthetic. Synthesized from aromatic hydrocarbon compounds within the benzotriazole chemical family. Produced through multi-step organic synthesis involving cyclization and substitution reactions of precursor molecules.

Function

Uv Absorber

Benefits

Shields from UV damage

Traditional Use

Developed as a UV-absorbing chemical filter in the 1970s for sunscreen formulations. Designed to protect skin from harmful UVA/UVB radiation and prevent photodegradation of cosmetic products.