DIOXYBENZONE

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Dioxybenzone
Chemical name
Other names	Dioxybenzone benzophenone-8
Chemical formula
Molecular mass	g/mol
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Density	g/cm3
Melting point	°C
Boiling point	°C
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'Dioxybenzone' is an organic compound used in sunscreen to block UVB. It is a derivative of benzophenone. It is a yellow powder with a melting point of 68 °C. It is insoluble in water, but moderately soluble in ethanol and isopropanol.

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See also

★ Avobenzone

★ Oxybenzone

Reference

★ ''Merck Index'', 12th Edition, '3357'.

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