Avobenzone is dibenzoyl methane derivative. It is oil soluble ingredient. Avobenzone has the ability to absorb ultraviolet light over wider range of wavelengths. It is included in many commercially available sunscreens which are used as wide spectrum sunscreens. Avobenzone is very sensitive to light, to increase its stability and duration of action, photostablizers are added in the sunscreen product. Avobenzone has an absorption maximum of 357 nm. Sunscreens containing avobenzone is indicated in providing protection from the sun. In addition to limiting the skin’s exposure to the sun, using sunscreen agents may help reduce long-term sun damage including premature aging of the skin and skin cancer. Its therapeutic use is listed as sunscreens. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Parsol 1789, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Escalol 517 and Avobenzonum. Its PubChem CID is 51040.
Avobenzone
| CAS No | 70356-09-1 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C20H22O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 310.40 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 1-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propane-1,3-dione |
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Avobenzone is dibenzoyl methane derivative. It is oil soluble ingredient. Avobenzone has the ability to absorb ultraviolet light over wider range of wavelengths.
The listed CAS number is 70356-09-1.
The listed molecular formula is C20H22O3.
The listed molecular weight is 310.40 g/mol.
1-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propane-1,3-dione.
The source lists Parsol 1789, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Escalol 517 and Avobenzonum.