2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzophenone

Synonyms: oxybenzone, "2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone", "benzophenone-3", "4-methoxy-2-hydroxybenzophenone", "oxybenzon", "anuvex", "chimassorb 90"

Source: 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzophenone is used in sunscreen lotions, creams, milks and oils. It may also be found in cosmetics, such as lipsticks, deodorants, self-tanning creams, blemish sticks and creams, moisturizers, anti-wrinkle eye creams, facial creams, body lotions, hand lotions, and hair care products such as conditioners, hair sprays and styling gels.

Identifiers:

IUPAC Name: (2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-phenylmethanone
CAS Number: 131-57-7
PubChem ID: 4632
InChiKey: DXGLGDHPHMLXJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Canonical SMILES: COC1=CC(=C(C=C1)C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2)O

Structural Properties:

Molecular Formula: C14H12O3
Molecular Weight: 228.24

Pharmacophore Features:

Number of bond donors: 1
Number of bond acceptors: 3
Number of atoms different from hydrogen: 17

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Montes-Grajales, D., Fennix-Agudelo, M., & Miranda-Castro, W. (2017). Occurrence of personal care products as emerging chemicals of concern in water resources: A review. Science of the Total Environment, 595, 601-614.

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