Octabenzone

Octabenzone (Spectra-Sorb UV 531, MPI Milestab 81) is a UV absorber/screener. It is used to protect polymers (e.g., polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinylchloride) against damage by UV light.

Octabenzone
Names
IUPAC name
(2-hydroxy-4-octoxy-phenyl)-phenyl-methanone
Other names
Benzophenone-12, Spectra-Sorb UV 531, MPI Milestab 81
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.015.838
KEGG
MeSH (2-hydroxy-4-(octyloxy)phenyl)phenylmethanone
UNII
Properties
C21H26O3
Molar mass 326.429 g/mol
Melting point 47–49 °C (117–120 °F; 320–322 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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