2-Benzoylbenzoic acid is aBenzophenone analog. 2-Benzoylbenzoic acid is non-phototoxic due to the alteration of the functional groups. 2-Benzoylbenzoic acid can be used to study the mechanism of phototoxicit[1].
References:
[1].Placzek M, et al. Photosensitizing properties of compounds related to benzophenone. Acta Derm Venereol. 2013 Jan;93(1):30-2.
















