Introduction:Basic information about CAS 131-53-3|dioxybenzone, including its chemical name, molecular formula, synonyms, physicochemical properties, and safety information, etc.
Dioxybenzone is an organic compound used in sunscreen to block UVB and short-wave UVA (ultraviolet) rays.
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Chemical & Physical Properties
Density
1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point
375.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point
73-75 °C(lit.)
Molecular Formula
C14H12O4
Molecular Weight
244.243
Flash Point
146.0±18.6 °C
Exact Mass
244.073563
PSA
66.76000
LogP
3.93
Vapour Pressure
0.0±0.8 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction
1.624
InChIKey
MEZZCSHVIGVWFI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
COc1ccc(C(=O)c2ccccc2O)c(O)c1
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Toxicological Information
CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION
RTECS NUMBER :
DJ1049500
CHEMICAL NAME :
Benzophenone, 2,2'-dihydroxy-4-methoxy-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
131-53-3
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
2055461
LAST UPDATED :
199701
DATA ITEMS CITED :
6
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C14-H12-O4
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
244.26
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
QR BVR BQ DO1
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
ACUTE TOXICITY DATA
MUTATION DATA
TYPE OF TEST :
Mutation in microorganisms
TEST SYSTEM :
Rodent - mouse Lymphocyte
DOSE/DURATION :
32 ug/plate
REFERENCE :
JACTDZ Journal of the American College of Toxicology. (Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., 1651 Third Ave., New York, NY 10128) V.1-12, 1982-1993. Discontinued. Volume(issue)/page/year: 2(5),35,1983 *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA *** NIOSH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SURVEY DATA : NOHS - National Occupational Hazard Survey (1974) NOHS Hazard Code - M2989 No. of Facilities: 236 (estimated) No. of Industries: 3 No. of Occupations: 4 No. of Employees: 1482 (estimated) NOES - National Occupational Exposure Survey (1983) NOES Hazard Code - M2989 No. of Facilities: 537 (estimated) No. of Industries: 4 No. of Occupations: 5 No. of Employees: 4315 (estimated) No. of Female Employees: 183 (estimated)
Safety Information
Symbol
GHS07
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements
P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves
Hazard Codes
Xi:Irritant;
Risk Phrases
R36/37/38
Safety Phrases
S26-S36
RIDADR
NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany
3
RTECS
DJ1049500
HS Code
2914509090
Customs
HS Code
2914509090
Summary
HS:2914509090 other ketones with other oxygen function VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0%
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