CHEBI:34283 - oxybenzone

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ChEBI Name oxybenzone
ChEBI ID CHEBI:34283
Definition A hydroxybenzophenone that is benzophenone which is substituted at the 2- and 4-positions of one of the benzene rings by hydroxy and methoxy groups respectively.
Stars This entity has been manually annotated by the ChEBI Team.
Secondary ChEBI IDs CHEBI:569732
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Chemical Role(s): ultraviolet filter
A photochemical role realized in the absorption of ultraviolet light, for example to protect skin cells from damage.
environmental contaminant
Any minor or unwanted substance introduced into the environment that can have undesired effects.
Biological Role(s): xenobiotic
A xenobiotic (Greek, xenos "foreign"; bios "life") is a compound that is foreign to a living organism. Principal xenobiotics include: drugs, carcinogens and various compounds that have been introduced into the environment by artificial means.
Application(s): dermatologic drug
A drug used to treat or prevent skin disorders or for the routine care of skin.
protective agent
Synthetic or natural substance which is given to prevent a disease or disorder or are used in the process of treating a disease or injury due to a poisonous agent.
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