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Details

Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C20H22O3
Molecular Weight 310.3869
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of AVOBENZONE

SMILES

COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)CC(=O)C2=CC=C(C=C2)C(C)(C)C

InChI

InChIKey=XNEFYCZVKIDDMS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C20H22O3/c1-20(2,3)16-9-5-14(6-10-16)18(21)13-19(22)15-7-11-17(23-4)12-8-15/h5-12H,13H2,1-4H3

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Molecular Formula C20H22O3
Molecular Weight 310.3869
Charge 0
Count
MOL RATIO 1 MOL RATIO (average)
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Description

Avobenzone is an oil soluble ingredient used in sunscreen products to absorb the full spectrum of UVA rays. It helps prevent sunburn. Avobenzone works by absorbing the rays and converting them to energy that is less damaging to the skin.

Originator

Approval Year

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Preventing
SHADE UVAGUARD

Cmax

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
1.5 ng/mL
0.81 g 4 times / day multiple, topical
AVOBENZONE plasma
Homo sapiens
3.1 ng/mL
0.81 g 4 times / day steady-state, topical
AVOBENZONE plasma
Homo sapiens

T1/2

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
45.2 h
0.81 g 4 times / day steady-state, topical
AVOBENZONE plasma
Homo sapiens

Doses

AEs

Overview

OverviewOther

Other InhibitorOther SubstrateOther Inducer

Drug as perpetrator​

PubMed

Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide
apply liberally 15 min before sun exposure. reapply as needed or after towel drying, 40 min of swimming, or perspiring.
Route of Administration: Topical
In Vitro Use Guide
Avobenzone 2% and ethyl ascorbic acid2% represented the best photostability with avobenzone concentrations decrease by 11,82% for 15 hour using UVA lamp irradiation 4,7 mW/cm2.
Substance Class Chemical
Record UNII
G63QQF2NOX
Record Status Validated (UNII)
Record Version