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Oxybenzone

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone, Oxybenzone

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Linear Formula:
HOC6H3(OCH3)COC6H5
CAS Number:
131-57-7
Molecular Weight:
228.24
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1913145
MDL number:
MFCD00008387
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329750638
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

oxybenzone

manufacturer/tradename

USP

bp

150-160 °C/5 mmHg (lit.)

mp

62-64 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

COc1ccc(c(O)c1)C(=O)c2ccccc2

InChI

1S/C14H12O3/c1-17-11-7-8-12(13(15)9-11)14(16)10-5-3-2-4-6-10/h2-9,15H,1H3

InChI key

DXGLGDHPHMLXJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Oxybenzone USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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hcodes

H410

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 2

Storage Class

13 - Non Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 2

flash_point_f

212.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

100 °C - closed cup

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