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Mexenone

Mexenone is a benzophenone-derived sunscreening agent.

Last revised
Jul 4, 2026
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≈ 1 min
Length
106 w
Citations
2
Source
Mexenone1
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Names
Preferred IUPAC name
(2-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)(4-methylphenyl)methanone
Other names
Uvistat; Benzophenone-10
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.015.172
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C15H14O3/c1-10-3-5-11(6-4-10)15(17)13-8-7-12(18-2)9-14(13)16/h3-9,16H,1-2H3
    Key: MJVGBKJNTFCUJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • InChI=1/C15H14O3/c1-10-3-5-11(6-4-10)15(17)13-8-7-12(18-2)9-14(13)16/h3-9,16H,1-2H3
    Key: MJVGBKJNTFCUJM-UHFFFAOYAR
  • CC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)C2=C(C=C(C=C2)OC)O
Properties
C15H14O3
Molar mass 242.274 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Mexenone (Uvistat, benzophenone-10) is a benzophenone-derived sunscreening agent.2

See also

See also

References

References

  1. "Mexenone (CPI 64706)". ChemSpider. Royal Society of Chemistry. Retrieved June 21, 2026.
  2. "NCATS Inxight Drugs — MEXENONE". drugs.ncats.io. Retrieved 2026-06-21.