Avobenzone

Independent reference data for Avobenzone (CAS 70356-09-1), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used as an ultraviolet sunscreen; [Merck Index]The Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations List identifies currently marketed over-the-counter drug products, including avobenzone, approved on the basis of safety and effectiveness by FDA under sections 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

Synonyms and trade names

Avobenzone; 70356-09-1; Parsol 1789; Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane; Escalol 517; Eusolex 9020; Avobenzona; NeoHeliopan 357; Avobenzonum; 4-TERT-BUTYL-4'-METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE; G63QQF2NOX; 1,3-Propanedione, 1-[4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenyl]-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-; NSC-758680; 1-(p-tert-Butylphenyl)-3-(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,3-propanedione; 1,3-Propanedione, 1-(4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-; 1-(4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,3-propanedione

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	CIR / INCI: Uv absorber; Uv filter
GHS notification summary	4.7% (97 / 2086)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	4.7% (97 / 2086)
Reported hazard statements	H413 (90.6%)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 4.7% (97 of 2086) of reports.

H413 (90.6%): May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

What the public record says

Avobenzone · CAS 70356-09-1 · C20H22O3. UNII G63QQF2NOX. Melting Point: 83.5 °C; Vapor Pressure: 0.0000014 [mmHg].

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.