sunscreen

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

Also known as Avobenzone
INCI: BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE
CAS 70356-09-1 EC 274-581-6
1-[4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenyl]-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propane-1,3-dione
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

UVA filter; sunscreen active; photostabilizer-dependent
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

1-[4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenyl]-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propane-1,3-dione

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
70356-09-1
EC Number
274-581-6
INCI
BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE
Category
sunscreen
Updated
Apr 2, 2026