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Avobenzone
UV-A protectant used in sunscreens / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Avobenzone (trade names Parsol 1789, Milestab 1789, Eusolex 9020, Escalol 517, Neo Heliopan 357 and others, INCI Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane) is an organic molecule and an oil-soluble ingredient used in sunscreen products to absorb the full spectrum of UVA rays.
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Preferred IUPAC name
3-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)propane-1,3-dione | |
Other names
butylmethoxydibenzoylmethane; 4-tert-butyl-4'-methoxydibenzoylmethane | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.067.779 ![]() |
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C20H22O3 | |
Molar mass | 310.39 g/mol |
Appearance | colorless crystal |
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Avobenzone (data page) | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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