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oxybenzone

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oxybenzone [¦äk·sē′ben‚zōn]
(organic chemistry)
C14H12O3A crystalline substance with a melting point of 66°C; used as a sunscreen agent. Also known as 4-methoxy-2-hydroxybenzophenone.
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Some organic chemicals such as oxybenzone absorb UV radiation.
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