2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone is used as a broad-band filter in sunscreens cosmetic products in order to protect the skin from the deleterious effects of the sun. It acts as a reagent in the gravimetric determination of copper(II). Further, it is used in the preparation of poly[(2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone) propylene], which is a polymeric ligand useful for the synthesis of metal/ligand polychelates.
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Applications
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone is used as a broad-band filter in sunscreens cosmetic products in order to protect the skin from the deleterious effects of the sun. It acts as a reagent in the gravimetric determination of copper(II). Further, it is used in the preparation of poly[(2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone) propylene], which is a polymeric ligand useful for the synthesis of metal/ligand polychelates.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with bases, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides and oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Yiin, L. M.; Tian, J. N.; Hung, C. C. Assessment of dermal absorption of DEET-containing insect repellent and oxybenzone-containing sunscreen using human urinary metabolites. Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res. 2015, 22 (9), 7062-7070.
- Louis, G. M. B.; Chen, Z.; Kim, S.; Sapra, K. J.; Bae, J.; Kannan, K. Urinary concentrations of benzophenone-type ultraviolet light filters and semen quality. Fertil. Steril. 2015, 104 (4), 989-996.