Benzophenone-8 is an organic chemical compound, aromatic hydrocarbon.

Chemical name (2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-(2-hydroxyphenyl)methanone

Molecular Formula C14H12O4

Safety
It is considered an endocrine disrupting chemical due to its antiandrogenic and anti-estrogenic properties.
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What it is used for and where
Cosmetics
Light stabilizer. It prevents light from degrading light-sensitive components and slows down degradation reactions that have already begun. The mechanism is, in a way, similar to antioxidants and the effectiveness depends on the.complexity of the formulation and the density of the product.

UV absorber. It acts by intercepting ultraviolet light before it can cause damage by reducing its energy through dissipation and returning it to a lower energy state.

UV filter. It is the defining ingredient in sun creams that can mitigate the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which is a high risk factor for the development of skin cancer, erythema and photo-ageing.
Synonyms: EC number 205-026-8
UNII B762XZ551X
DTXSID3022403
Dioxybenzon
dioxybenzone
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CAS: 131-53-3