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Dioxybenzone

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Formula
  
C14H12O4

Melting point
  
68 °C

Molar mass
  
244.25 g/mol

Density
  
1.38 g/cm³

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Dioxybenzone (benzophenone-8) is an organic compound used in sunscreen to block UVB and short-wave UVA (ultraviolet) rays. It is a derivative of benzophenone. It is a yellow powder with a melting point of 68 °C. It is insoluble in water, but moderately soluble in ethanol and isopropanol.

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