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C14H12O4
244.24 g/mol
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Dioxybenzone

CAS131-53-3EC205-026-8
Category
API
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Raw Material

Dioxybenzone is a chemical compound used as an ultraviolet absorber in cosmetic formulations. It is structurally characterized by aromatic rings and hydroxyl and methoxy substituents, which contribute to its ability to absorb UV radiation.

Cosmetic ultraviolet absorberPharmaceutical raw material

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Related Compounds

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Benzophenone-6

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ultraviolet light absorber

SimilarStructure SimilarSimilarity 0.74

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Customs Tariff Classification

The international HS code for Dioxybenzone (CAS 131-53-3) is 2914.50.

HS code (international, 6-digit)

2914.50

EU CN code (8-digit)

2914 50 00

Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.

Identifiers
IUPAC Name

(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-(2-hydroxyphenyl)methanone

InChIKey

MEZZCSHVIGVWFI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

COC1=CC(=C(C=C1)C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2O)O

Synonyms (34)
  • Dioxibenzona [INN-Spanish]
  • Dioxybenzone (USP/INN)
  • Dioxybenzone, United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
  • Dioxybenzonum [INN-Latin]
  • Advastab 47
  • Benzophenone-8;UV-24
  • Cyasorb UV 24
  • Cyasorb UV 24 Light Absorber
  • DIOXYBENZONE [MART.]
  • Dioxibenzona
  • Dioxibenzonum
  • Dioxybenzon
  • Dioxybenzone (Standard)
  • Dioxybenzonum
  • Spectra-sorb UV 24
  • Spectro-sorb UV 24
  • UF 2
  • UV 24
  • dioxybenzone

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