Octabenzone

Octabenzone
Octabenzone
Identifiers
CAS number 1843-05-6 YesY
PubChem 15797
ChemSpider 15020 YesY
UNII 73P3618V2E YesY
KEGG D00441 YesY
MeSH (2-hydroxy-4-(octyloxy)phenyl)phenylmethanone
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Properties
Molecular formula C21H26O3
Molar mass 326.429 g/mol
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
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Octabenzone (Spectra-Sorb UV 531) is a UV absorber/screener. It is used to protect polymers (e.g., polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinylchloride) against damage by UV light.