Benzophenone-8
✓ EU AllowedIdentification
CAS Number 131-53-3
EINECS / EC 205-026-8
CosIng Ref 32147
Chemical Name (2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-(2-hydroxyphenyl)methanone
IUPAC Name —
Formula C14H12O4
Mol. Weight 244.24 g/mol
SMILES COC1=CC(=C(C=C1)C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2O)O
InChIKey MEZZCSHVIGVWFI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Function & Classification
Primary Function UV Absorber
Origin Synthetic
Category UV Filters
EU Regulatory Status
Safety Profile
Skin Type Compatibility
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
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Formulation Guidelines
Benefits , Soothing
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