Benzophenone: used to prevent ultraviolet light from damaging scents and colors in products such as perfumes and soaps. Allows perfumes and soaps to be packaged in clear glass or plastics.

Synonyms: diphenyl ketone, benzol benzene, phenyl ketone, diphenylmethanone, alpha-oxodiphenylmethane, alpha-oxoditane

Description: white crystalswith a rose-or geranium-like color

C6H5-C(O)-C6H5
Benzophenone-2 is used in alcohol-based products. Benzphenone-5 in water based, Benzophenone-6 in nail polish, Benzophenone-9 is used in bath and skin care products, Benzophenone-4 is water soluble and is used in cosmetics, hairsprays, and hair dyes. Benzophenone-bx-ahlop is added to plastic packaging as a uv blocker. It bonds with plastic and will not migrate out.

Simon Quellen Field