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 manycommerciallyavailable 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 inthesunscreen product. 

Avobenzone has an absorption maximum of 357 nm. Sunscreens containing avobenzone is indicated for 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 such as premature aging of the skin and skin cancer.

Trade Name: ShieldBiso-AVB
INCI Name: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
CAS: 70356-09-1
Other name: Avobenzone
Appearance: White to pale yellow powder