Sulisobenzone (CED0019520)

Sulisobenzone is an organic compound with the chemical formula C14H12O6S and an average molecular weight of 308.30 g/mol. Sulisobenzone belongs to the benzophenones, a subclass of benzene and substituted derivatives within the organic compounds. Industrially, the compound is utilized as a UV stabilizer and a fragrance. The substance has been identified in 39 recorded sources across various sectors. Within electrical and electronic equipment, it is found in antennas, coils, discharge lamps, electric hearing aids, and electric switches, among eight other items. In the context of water and aquatic systems, it is present in drinking water, tap water, bottled water, and desalinated water, as well as in groundwater, surface water, seawater, and freshwater. It is also detected in wastewater, sanitation, and biosolids, including industrial wastewater, wastewater treatment effluent, mine wastewater, and unspecified wastewater. Furthermore, sulisobenzone is found in household cleaning and consumer products such as bleaching agents, cigar cigarettes, non electric simulated smoking devices, and tobacco smoke filters. In the building and construction sector, it is associated with fencing, roofs, and waterproofing sprays, along with five additional sectors. Recorded exposure routes for this compound include inhalation, oral ingestion, and touch.