l General Information |
Product Name | Avobenzone |
General description | Avobenzone is an oil soluble ingredient used in sunscreen products to absorb the full spectrum of UVA rays and a dibenzoylmethane derivative. |
Synonym | Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, BF2AVB; 1-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propane-1,3-dione |
Purity | ≥95.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 70356-09-1 |
Formula | C20H22O3 | Molecular Weight | 310.393 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥45mg/mL |
Ethanol | Slightly soluble |
Water | Very slightly soluble |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Avobenzone is a sunscreen blocker. Avobenzone is a topical, broad range UV protector and blocks UVA I, UVA II, and UVB wavelengths, thereby limiting the impact of UV rays on skin. |
Application | Sunscreening Agents |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
