2-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)-2H-benzotriazoles
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2-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)-2H-benzotriazoles, also referred to as phenolic benzotriazoles, are an important class of UV absorbers{{RömppOnline|Name=UV-Absorber|ID=RD-21-00834|Datum=25. January 2020}} comprising the benzotriazole building block.
Structure
The molecules are composed of substituted benzotriazoles with a phenyl group in the 2-position, which carries a hydroxy group in the ortho-position.
Use
2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-2H-benzotriazoles are used as UV stabilizers in lacquers and plastics.{{RömppOnline|Name=2-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)-2H-benzotriazole|ID=RD-08-02487|Datum=25. January 2020}}