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2-Phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid (PBSA)

2-Phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid (PBSA)

CAS Number: 27503-81-7

Molecular Formula: C13H10N2O3S

UVB AbsorptionWater-Soluble: Easily dissolves in aqueous formulationsPhotostabilityFormulation Flexibility

About 2-Phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid (PBSA)

2-Phenyl Benzimidazole-5-Sulfonic Acid (PBSA) is an organic compound with excellent UV absorption properties, used primarily in sunscreens and personal care products. It offers broad-spectrum protection by absorbing UVA and UVB rays, making it an essential ingredient in cosmetic formulations. The compound's high photos...

Synonyms

  • 2-phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid
  • 2-phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid, monosodium salt
  • ensulizole
  • Eusolex 232
  • novantisol
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2-Phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid (PBSA) Specifications

CAS Number
27503-81-7
Molecular Formula
C13H10N2O3S
IUPAC Name
2-phenyl-3H-benzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid
Canonical SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=NC3=C(N2)C=C(C=C3)S(=O)(=O)O
InChI Key
UVCJGUGAGLDPAA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C13H10N2O3S/c16-19(17,18)10-6-7-11-12(8-10)15-13(14-11)9-4-2-1-3-5-9/h1-8H,(H,14,15)(H,16,17,18)
PubChem CID
33919
EINECS Number
220-102-2
MDL Number
MFCD00053007
UNSPSC Code
41116107
NACRES
NA.24
HSN No
2933.99

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