Sulisobenzone (benzophenone-4) is an ingredient in some sunscreens which protects the skin from damage by UVB and UVA ultraviolet light.[2][3]
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Sulisobenzone[1]
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Preferred IUPAC name
5-Benzoyl-4-hydroxy-2-methoxybenzene-1-sulfonic acid |
Other names
Benzophenone-4 |
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ECHA InfoCard |
100.021.612 |
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InChI=1S/C14H12O6S/c1-20-12-8-11(15)10(7-13(12)21(17,18)19)14(16)9-5-3-2-4-6-9/h2-8,15H,1H3,(H,17,18,19) Y Key: CXVGEDCSTKKODG-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C14H12O6S/c1-20-12-8-11(15)10(7-13(12)21(17,18)19)14(16)9-5-3-2-4-6-9/h2-8,15H,1H3,(H,17,18,19) Key: CXVGEDCSTKKODG-UHFFFAOYAQ
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O=S(=O)(O)c1cc(c(O)cc1OC)C(=O)c2ccccc2
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C14H12O6S |
Molar mass |
308.31 g/mol |
Appearance |
Light-tan powder |
Melting point |
145 °C (293 °F; 418 K) |
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1 g per 4 mL |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Its sodium salt, sulisobenzone sodium, is also referred to as benzophenone-5.