| Formula |
CAS |
| C15H14O3 |
1641-17-4 |
Background2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-4'-methyl-benzophenone
(Mexenone) is a UV-absorbing agent used in commercially available sunscreens.
Mexenone is a member of the benzophenone class of sunscreens. The benzophenones
are a group of UV-absorbing diphenylketones originally utilized as a coating
for materials in industry to protect from discoloration. Twelve benzophenones
are used in this country and are designated as benzophenones 1 through 12.
Synonyms2-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)(4-methylphenyl)methanone
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-4'-methyl-benzophenone
2-Hydroxy-methoxymethylbenzophenone
Benzophenone-10
Mexenone
Uvistat
UsesUV absorbing
sunscreen used in
Cosmetics
Creams and lotions
Lipstick
Suntan oil
Cross-ReactionsBenzophenone 3
Unusual
ReactionsPhotoallergy
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Referenties
| 1. |
Millard LG, Barrett PL. Contact allergy
from Mexenone masquerading as an exacerbation of light sensitivity.
Contact Dermatitis 1980;6(3):222-223. |
| 2. |
English JSC, White IR, Cronin E. Sensitivity
to sunscreens. Contact Dermatitis1987;17(3):159-162. |
| 3. |
Bilsland D, Ferguson J. Contact allergy
to sunscreen chemicals in photosensitivity dermatitis/actinic reticuloid
syndrome (PD/AR) and polymorphic light eruption (PLE). Contact Dermatitis
1993;29(2):70-73. |
| 4. |
Torres V, Correia T. Contact and photocontact
allergy to oxybenzone and mexenone. Contact Dermatitis 1991;25(2):126-127. |
Author(s):Allergology: background information on allergens.
codes: L23.9