2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone

Synonyms: benzophenone-2, "bis(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)methanone", "uvinol D-50"

Source: 2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone is an effective ultraviolet light absorber (UV absorber) which acts as a stabilizer for protecting plastics, coatings and cosmetics from ultraviolet light (UV) radiation damage found in sunlight.

Identifiers:

IUPAC Name: bis(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)methanone
CAS Number: 131-55-5
PubChem ID: 8571
InChiKey: WXNRYSGJLQFHBR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Canonical SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1O)O)C(=O)C2=C(C=C(C=C2)O)O

Structural Properties:

Molecular Formula: C₁₃H₁₀O₅
Molecular Weight: 246.22

Pharmacophore Features:

Number of bond donors: 4
Number of bond acceptors: 5
Number of atoms different from hydrogen: 18

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Evidence Supporting This Chemical as an Emerging Contaminant

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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