SHORT DESCRIPTION
Benzophenone is an aromatic ketone widely employed in sunscreens to absorb ultraviolet (UV) light. Its chemical structure, a phenyl ketone with two benzene rings, allows it to dissipate UV radiation as heat. Benzophenone protects the skin by preventing UV-induced damage, contributing to sunscreen formulations' photoprotective properties.
PACKAGING TYPE
C₆H₅COC₆H₅
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CHEMICAL NAME
Benzophenone
INDUSTRY
Personal Care
APPLICATION
Antimicrobial
IDENTIFICATION AND PROPERTIES
SYNONYMS
Not Specified
MOLECULAR WEIGHT
182.217 g/mol
CAS NUMBER
119-61-9
CHEMICAL FORMULA
C₆H₅COC₆H₅
HS CODE
29143930
DENSITY
1.11 g/cm3
MELTING POINT
48.5 °C
BOILING POINT
305.4 °C
VISCOSITY
Not Specified
SHELF LIFE
Not Specified
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Not Specified
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