Oxybenzone
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| Other names | Oxybenzone Benzophenone-3 |
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| Density | 3 |
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Oxybenzone is an organic compound used in sunscreens. It is a derivative of benzophenone. It forms colorless crystals that are readily soluble in most organic solvents.
It is used as an ingredient in sunscreen and other cosmetics because it absorbs UV-A and UV-B ultraviolet rays. Recent studies indicate that its use as a sunscreen may lead to skin cancer.[[Citing sources citation needed]]
See also
Reference
- Merck Index, 11th Edition, 6907.
External links
- For a full list of external links to MSDSs, spectroscopic data, commercial chemicals suppliers etc. for this compound, see [Chemical sources].
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