Product name : Sulisobenzone

IUPAC name : 5-(benzoyl)-4-hydroxy-2-methoxybenzenesulfonic acid

Synonyms : Sulisobenzone, Sungard, Sulisobenzona, Sulisobenzonum, Uvinul, Uval, Benzophenone 4, Benzophenone-4, Uval sodium salt, Uvinuc ms 40, Seesorb 101S, Syntase 230, Uvinul MS 40, UV Absorber HMBS, Sungard (TN), HMBS, SULISOBENZENE, Uvinul MS-40 substanz, Spectra-Sorb UV 284, Uval (sodium salt)

CAS # :  4065-45-6

Items                               Properties
Molecular formula        C₁₄H₁₂O₆S
Molar mass                   308.31 g/mol
Appearance                   Light-tan powder
Melting point                  145 °C, 418 K, 293 °F
Solubility in water         1 g per 4 mL 

Characteristics and Application :

Sulisobenzone is an ingredient in some sunscreens which protects the skin from damage by UVB and short-wave UVA ultraviolet light.

Uses :

Sulisobenzone (Benzophenone-4) has reported used in the following product types: styling gel/lotion; body wash/cleanser; shampoo; facial cleanser; moisturizer; conditioner; hair spray; facial moisturizer/treatment; liquid hand soap; exfoliant/scrub.