Oxybenzone

SKU: orb1226559

Description

Oxybenzone is an organic compound used in sunscreens. It is a derivative of benzophenone. It forms colorless crystals that are readily soluble in most organic solvents. It is used as an ingredient in sunscreen and other cosmetics because it absorbs UV-A ultraviolet rays. (In Vitro):Oxybenzone (Benzophenone 3) (25 μM; 24 hours) decreases the relative RXRβ and RXRγ protein levels by 61 and 56%, respectively and increases the relative RXRα protein level by 49%.Oxybenzone (25-100 μM; 24 hours) induces an increase in caspase-3 levels in primary cultures of mouse neocortical cells at 7 DIV. Oxybenzone-induced apoptosis involves the activation of RXRα signaling and the impairment of RXRβ/RXRγ signaling. Oxybenzone (25 μM; 24 hours) inhibits global DNA methylation as well as reduced HDAC and HAT activities in mouse embryonic neuronal cells.

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 131-57-7
• MW: 228.24
• Purity: >98% (HPLC)
• Formula: C₁₄H₁₂O₃
• SMILES: O=C(C1=CC=C(OC)C=C1O)C2=CC=CC=C2
• Target: Others
• Solubility: Water: 69 mg/L .

Bioactivity

• In Vitro:
  Oxybenzone (Benzophenone 3) (25 μM; 24 hours) decreases the relative RXRβ and RXRγ protein levels by 61 and 56%, respectively and increases the relative RXRα protein level by 49%. Oxybenzone (25-100 μM; 24 hours) induces an increase in caspase-3 levels in primary cultures of mouse neocortical cells at 7 DIV. Oxybenzone-induced apoptosis involves the activation of RXRα signaling and the impairment of RXRβ/RXRγ signaling. Oxybenzone (25 μM; 24 hours) inhibits global DNA methylation as well as reduced HDAC and HAT activities in mouse embryonic neuronal cells. Western blot analysis. Cell line: Mouse neocortical cells at 7 DIV. Concentration: 25 μM. Incubation time: 24 hours. Result: Exposure to Oxybenzone (25 μM) for 24 h decreased the relative RXRβ and RXRγ protein levels by 61 and 56%, respectively. Treatment with Oxybenzone (25 μM) increased the relative RXRα protein level by 49%.

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Storage temperature: -20°C. Stability: ≥ 2 years
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Oxybenzone, Benzophenone-3, 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzone, Eusolex-4360

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