Product Description

Oxybenzone is an organic compound used in sunscreens.

Product Detail

Oxybenzone Basic information


Chemical properties Application and Synthesis Improvement of UV - 9 Production Process

Product Name:

Oxybenzone

CAS:

131-57-7

MF:

C14H12O3

MW:

228.24

EINECS:

205-031-5

Mol File:

131-57-7.mol

 


Oxybenzone Chemical Properties


Melting point 

62-64 °C(lit.)

Boiling point 

150-160 °C5 mm Hg(lit.)

density 

1,3 g/cm3

refractive index 

1.5805 (estimate)

Fp 

216°C

storage temp. 

2-8°C

solubility 

95% ethanol: soluble50mg/mL, clear, colorless

pka

7.56±0.35(Predicted)

form 

Crystalline Powder

color 

White to light yellow

Water Solubility 

<0.1 g/100 mL at 20 ºC

Merck 

14,6954

BRN 

1913145

InChIKey

DXGLGDHPHMLXJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N


Oxybenzone Safety Information


Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36-37

RIDADR 

UN 3077 9/PG III

WGK Germany 

2

RTECS 

DJ1575000

TSCA 

Yes

HazardClass 

9

PackingGroup 

III

HS Code 

29145000

Hazardous Substances Data

131-57-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

Toxicity

LD50 orally in rats: >12.8 g/kg (Lewerenz)


Oxybenzone Usage And Synthesis


Chemical properties

light yellow crystalline powder, soluble in ethanol, acetone and other organic solvents, insoluble in water.

Uses

ultraviolet screen

Uses

Ultraviolet light absorber and stabilizer, especially in plastics and paints.

General Description

White to off-white or light yellow powder.

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