| Description | Dioxybenzone (Benzophenone-8) is an organic agent that blocks UVB and short-wave UVA ultraviolet radiation. |
| Synonyms | UV-24, 二羟苯宗, Benzophenone-8, 2,2'-Dihydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone, Dioxybenzon, Cyasorb UV 24, Advastab 47 |
| molecular weight | 244.24 |
| Molecular formula | C14H12O4 |
| CAS | 131-53-3 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | Ethanol: 45 mg/mL (184.2 mM) H2O: < 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble) DMSO: 65 mg/mL (266.13 mM), Sonication is recommended. |
| References | 1. Rao GS, et al. AntiY Res. 2013 Jun;33(6):2535-40. |