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BENZOPHENONE-1

2,4-Dihydroxybenzophenone is a member of benzophenones.

Molecular structure

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 1,246 list it before the 1% line and 11 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

12 of 1,257 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 1,257

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII LJ54R4Z029 · registered name BENZORESORCINOL · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

2,4-Dihydroxybenzophenone is a member of benzophenones.

Source: PubChem

Benzophenone-1 is a benzophenone derivative that conforms to the formula:

Cosmetic roles

Absorbs UV (including to protect the product)UV ABSORBERProtects colour and scent from lightLIGHT STABILIZER

Safety & regulatory references

Japan

  • Maximum amount per 100 g (Cosmetics not used for mucosa and to be washed away) : 10 g
  • Maximum amount per 100 g (Cosmetics not used for mucosa and not to be washed away) : 10 g

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

Reviewed by CIR: Annual Review of Cosmetic Ingredient Safety Assessments - 2002/2003

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Reviewed by CIR: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Benzophenones-1, -3, -4, -5, -9, and -11

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Reviewed by CIR: Final Report: Amended Safety Assessment of Benzophenones as Used in Cosmetics

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name オキシベンゾン－１: 本品は、ベンゾフェノンの誘導体であり、次の化学式で表される。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

BENZOPHENONE-1INCI벤조페논-1Korean label name (MFDS standard)Methanone, (2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)phenyl-Synonymオキシベンゾン－１Japanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
131-56-6
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
205-029-4
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID8022406
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID402406
IUPAC
(2,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)(phenyl)methanone
Molecular formula
C13H10O3
Molecular weight
214.22 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
solid
Odour
odourless
Melting/freezing point
147 ℃
Initial boiling point and range
194 ℃
Flash point
125 ℃
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits
- / - %
Vapour pressure
(1E-6 mmHg (25 C))
Vapour density
7.4 ()
Relative density
1.27
n-Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow)
3.17
Molecular weight
214.22

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 18 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • UV stabilizer16
  • Fragrance1
  • Processing aids not otherwise specified1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

1 skin studies and 1 eye studies are on record.

Classed as moderate2

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 2 studies
  • Category 6.3A (Category 2)
    Skin Irritation · Read Across
  • Category 6.4A (Category 2A)
    Eye Irritation · Read Across

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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