4862 Oxybenzone Oxybenzone is an organic compound used in sunscreens. It is a derivative of benzophenone. It forms colorless crystals that are readily soluble in most organic solvents. It is used as an ingredient in sunscreen and other cosmetics because it absorbs UV-A ultraviolet rays. 131-57-7 4632 C14H12O3 White powder. 65.5°C 155°C at 5.00E+00 mm Hg Oxybenzone absorbs UV-A ultraviolet rays, preventing them from reaching the skin. Route of Elimination: In vivo studies show oxybenzone is abosorbed transdermally (through the skin) and is excreted in the urine. No indication of carcinogenicity to humans (not listed by IARC). Used as an ingredient in sunscreen and other cosmetics. 2014-09-11T05:17:27Z 2014-12-24T20:26:57Z Oxybenzone C14285 34283 C005290 DB01428 true COC1=CC(O)=C(C=C1)C(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1 C14H12O3 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 InChIKey=DXGLGDHPHMLXJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N 228.2433 228.07864425 Exogenous Solid 3.79 HMDB15497 CHEMBL1625 4471