| Verifiedrevid | 408915915 |
|---|---|
| Reference | [1] |
| Pin | 5-Benzoyl-4-hydroxy-2-methoxybenzene-1-sulfonic acid |
| Othernames | Benzophenone-4 |
Sulisobenzone (benzophenone-4) is an ingredient in some sunscreens which protects the skin from damage by UVB and UVA ultraviolet light.[2][3]
Its sodium salt, sulisobenzone sodium, is also referred to as benzophenone-5.
References
- ^ Merck Index, 11th Edition, 8963.
- ^ Nohynek GJ, Schaefer H (June 2001). "Benefit and risk of organic ultraviolet filters". Regul. Toxicol. Pharmacol.. 33 (3): 285–99. doi:10.1006/rtph.2001.1476. PMID 11407932
- ^ Skin cancer foundation: Understanding UVA and UVB