2,2',4,4'-Tetrahydroxybenzophenone

At a glance

Synthetic UV‑filter derived from benzophenone, 2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone is made by condensation of hydroxy‑phenyl precursors; it is odorless and used for UV protection, not as a fragrance note.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Synthetic (laboratory chemical synthesis)
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ketone
CAS number
131-55-5
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01