Oxybenzone

About This Item

Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₂O₃
CAS Number	131-57-7

FC-0394865

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Properties

Chemical Identifiers

IUPAC Name	(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-phenylmethanone
SMILES	COC1=CC(=C(C=C1)C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2)O
InChI Key	DXGLGDHPHMLXJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI	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

Physical Properties

Boiling Point	302 to 320 °F at 5 mm Hg (NTP, 1992)
Melting Point	151 °F (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point	100 °C (212 °F) - closed cup
Density	1.32 at 25 °C

Safety Information

Hazard Class

Warning

Flash Point

100 °C (212 °F) - closed cup

Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete handling, storage, and disposal instructions. Follow all applicable regulations when working with this chemical reagent.