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Koptrizon

KOPTRIZON

Trade Name

KOPTRIZON

Chemical Name      

Ethylhexyl triazone

INCI Name

Octyl triazone

IUPAC Name          

4-[[4,6-bis[[4-(2-ethylhexoxy-oxomethyl)phenyl]amino]-
1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]benzoic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester

CAS Number           

88122-99-0

Molecular
Formula  

C48H66N6O6

Molecular Weight

823

 Applications:-

=>  It is used as an UV-B absorbing agent in sunscreen
creams, lotions , lipsticks and sun oils and all skin lightening products

=> It is a highly effective UV-B filter (λmax = 315 – 290 nm)

=>  It has
excellent photo stability and compatibility with other UV absorbers and also it
protects against free radicals.

=> Its formulations
are water resistant as it is water insoluble.