Ingredient

Benzophenone-2

✓ EU Allowed

Identification

CAS Number 131-55-5
EINECS / EC 205-028-9
CosIng Ref 74472
Chemical Name bis(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)methanone
IUPAC Name
Formula C13H10O5
Mol. Weight 246.21 g/mol
SMILES C1=CC(=C(C=C1O)O)C(=O)C2=C(C=C(C=C2)O)O
InChIKey WXNRYSGJLQFHBR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Function & Classification

Primary Function UV Absorber
Secondary Functions LIGHT STABILIZER; UV ABSORBER
Origin Synthetic
Category UV Filters

EU Regulatory Status

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✓ Allowed — EU Reg. 1223/2009

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