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Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Oil-soluble broad-spectrum UVA/UVB filter; very photostable, stabilises other filters.
On requestUV filters
Identity
- INCI name
- Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
- Also known as
- BEMT · Bemotrizinol
- IUPAC name
- 2,2′-[6-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diyl]bis{5-[(2-ethylhexyl)oxy]phenol}
- CAS number
- 187393-00-6
- Molecular formula
- C38H49N3O5
- Molecular weight
- 627.81 g/mol
- Appearance
- Light-yellow powder
Typical specification
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Purity (HPLC) | ≥ 99.0 % |
| Melting point | 78 to 84 °C |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 0.5 % |
Indicative values. The lot certificate of analysis governs. Full TDS and SDS available on request; analytical methods shared under CDA.
Applications
- •Broad-spectrum sun care
- •High-SPF systems
- •Daily UV protection
Regulatory note
Listed UV filter in the EU (Annex VI) and Korea (MFDS restricted-use list) with market-specific maximum levels. Not an approved sunscreen active in the USA.