Dioxybenzone
Dioxybenzone (Benzophenone-8) is a small-molecule organic UV filter that effectively absorbs UVB and short UVA rays. It is utilized in research as a standard in photostability studies and to investigate sunscreen agent behavior in both in vitro models and in vivo toxicological assessments.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
131-53-3
Product Name Alternative
2,2'-Dihydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone, Advastab 47, Cyasorb UV 24, Dioxybenzon, Dioxybenzone, Benzophenone 8, Benzophenone8, Benzophenone-8, UV 24, UV24, UV-24
Field of Research
Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
99.13% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (8.19 mM) ; Ethanol:45 mg/mL (184.25 mM) ; H2O:< 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble) ; DMSO:65 mg/mL (266.13 mM)
Smiles
C (=O) (C1=C (O) C=C (OC) C=C1) C2=C (O) C=CC=C2
Molecular Formula
C14H12O4
Molecular Weight
244.24
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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