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C13H10O5
246.21 g/mol
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2,2',4,4'-Tetrahydroxybenzophenone

CAS131-55-5EC205-028-9
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
ultraviolet light absorber in cosmetics and plastics

2,2',4,4'-Tetrahydroxybenzophenone, also known as Benzophenone-2, is a chemical compound that functions as a UV absorber. It is commonly used in sunscreens and plastics to protect against UVA and UVB radiation.

ultraviolet light absorber in cosmeticsultraviolet light absorber in plastics

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

bis(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)methanone

InChIKey

WXNRYSGJLQFHBR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C1=CC(=C(C=C1O)O)C(=O)C2=C(C=C(C=C2)O)O

Synonyms (25)
  • 27M
  • 2,2',4,4'-hydroxybenophenone
  • 2,4'-Tetrahydroxybenzophenone
  • 4mgc
  • Benzophenone-2
  • Methanone,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-
  • Phloroglucinol Impurity 88
  • Uvinol D-50
  • Uvinul D-50
  • di2,4-dihydroxyphenyl ketone