Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 1-(Phenoxymethyl)-1H-benzotriazole (CAS: 111198-02-8)?
Answer
1-(Phenoxymethyl)-1H-benzotriazole (PTBZ) is primarily used as a UV stabilizer and sunscreen agent in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. It also finds applications in the plastics and rubber industries for protecting against UV degradation, and in research for its photostabilizing properties.
About
CAS No
111198-02-8
English Name
1-(Phenoxymethyl)-1H-benzotriazole
Molecular Formula
C13H11N3O
Molecular Weight
225.25 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)OCN2C3=CC=CC=C3N=N2
InChIKey
XZWVGFYDCFRPDZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-04-03 16:28
