| Formula |
CAS |
| C14H12O3 |
131-57-7 |
Background2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone is
a UV-absorbing agent used extensively in commercially available sunscreens.
It is also frequently used as a UV-absorbing agent included in cosmetics. The
benzophenones are a group of 12 diphenylketones used as UV absorbers in industrial
coatings as well as sunscreens. They are also utilized as preservatives since
some members of this group, especially benzophenone 2, have excellent antimicrobial
activity.
Synonyms2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethanone
4-Methoxy-2-hydroxybenzophenone
Benzophenone 3
Escalol 567
Eusolex 4360 MOB
Oxybenzone
Spectra-Sorb
UV 9
Uvinul M-40
UsesCosmetics
Dental composite
materials
Lipsticks and lip balms
Moisturizers
Nail polish
Plastics
Shampoos and other hair care products
Sunscreens
Cross-Reactions
Dioxybenzone
Unusual ReactionsPhotoallergy
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Referenties
| 1. |
Fischer T, Bergström K. Evaluation of customers'
complaints about sunscreen cosmetics sold by the Swedish pharmaceutical
company. Contact Dermatitis 1991;25(5):319-322. |
| 2. |
Green C, Norris PG, Hawk JL. Photoallergic
contact dermatitis from oxybenzone aggravating polymorphic light
eruption. Contact Dermatitis 1991;24(1):62-63. |
| 3. |
Torres V, Correia T. Contact and photocontact
allergy to oxybenzone and mexenone. Contact Dermatitis 1991;25(2):126-127. |
| 4. |
Lenique P, Machet L, Vaillant L, Bensaïd
P, Muller C, Khallouf R, Lorette G. Contact and photocontact allergy
to oxybenzone. Contact Dermatitis 1992;26(3):177-181. |
| 5. |
Collins P, Ferguson J. Photoallergic contact
dermatitis to oxybenzone. Br J Dermatol 1994;131(1):124-129. |
Author(s):Allergology: background information on allergens.
codes: L23.9