2,4-Dihydroxybenzophenone
Agent Name
2,4-Dihydroxybenzophenone
CAS Number
131-56-6
Formula
C13-H10-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2,4-Dihydroxybenzofenon [Czech]; 4-Benzoyl Resorcinol; Advastab 48; Benzophenone, 2,4-dihydroxy-; Benzophenone-1; Benzoresorcinol; Dastib 263; Eastman Inhibitor DHPB; HHB; Inhibitor DHBP; Methanone, (2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)phenyl-; Quinsorb 010; Resbenzophenone; Syntase 100; UF 1; UV 12; Uvinol 400; Uvinul 400; Uvistat 12; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Benzophenones
Description
Light-yellow solid; [HSDB] Yellow powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as an ultraviolet absorber in polymers, sunscreening agent, and ultraviolet stabilizer for polymers; [HSDB] Used as an ultraviolet light absorber in paints; [Merck Index]
Comments
Oral LD50 (rat) = 8600 mg/kg; Effects included somnolence, altered food intake, diarrhea, and acute tubular necrosis; [RTECS] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Oxybenzone." See "Benzophenone."
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Exposure Assessment
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
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