dioxybenzone

Small moleculeexperimental

Dioxybenzone (benzophenone-8) is an organic compound used in sunscreen to block UVB and short-wave UVA rays. It is a derivative of benzophenone. It is insoluble in water, which lends to the ‘waterproof’ claims that sunscreens make. It’s approved for use in the US at a concentration of 3%. — NCATS

Clinical trial activity

0 trials · 0 clinical orgs · 0 marketing orgs

Phase 1
0
Phase 2
0
Phase 3
0
Phase 4
0

Indications

Chemistry & pharmacology

Loading structure…

SMILES

COC1=CC=C(C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2O)C(O)=C1
Mol. weight
244.2427 g/mol
Lipinski Ro5
Pass
Rule of 3
No
Chirality
Achiral Molecule
Inorganic
No
Polymer
No

Oral

No

Parenteral

No

Topical

No

Sources

Also known as

  • dioxybenzon
  • dioxybenzone
  • dioxybenzone
  • dioxybenzone
  • dioxybenzone
  • dioxybenzone