4-Isopropyl-dibenzoylmethane

4-Isopropyl-dibenzoylmethane

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Formula	CAS
C18H18O2	63250-25-9

CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number

Background

4-Isopropyl-dibenzoylmethane is an ultraviolet A absorbing sunscreen agent.

Synonyms

4-Isopropyl-dibenzoylmethane
Eusolex 8020

1-[4-(1-methylethyl)phenyl]-3-phenylpropane-1,3-dione

Uses

Creams and lotions
Lipsticks
Suntan oils

Cross-Reactions

Unusual Reactions

References

1.	English, J.S. and I.R. White, Allergic contact dermatitis from isopropyl dibenzoylmethane. Contact Dermatitis, 1986. 15(2): p. 94.
2.	de Groot, A.C., et al., Contact allergy to 4-isopropyl-dibenzoylmethane and 3-(4'-methylbenzylidene) camphor in the sunscreen Eusolex 8021. Contact Dermatitis, 1987. 16(5): p. 249-54.
3.	English, J.S., I.R. White, and E. Cronin, Sensitivity to sunscreens. Contact Dermatitis, 1987. 17(3): p. 159-62.
4.	Garioch, J.J. and A. Forsyth, Allergic contact dermatitis from 4-isopropyl-dibenzoylmethane in a light moisturising cream. Contact Dermatitis, 1989. 20(4): p. 312-3.
5.	Motley, R.J. and A.J. Reynolds, Photocontact dermatitis due to isopropyl and butyl methoxy dibenzoylmethanes (Eusolex 8020 and Parsol 1789). Contact Dermatitis, 1989. 21(2): p. 109-10.
6.	Dromgoole, S.H. and H.I. Maibach, Sunscreening agent intolerance: contact and photocontact sensitization and contact urticaria. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1990. 22(6 Pt 1): p. 1068-78.
7.	Murphy, G.M., I.R. White, and E. Cronin, Immediate and delayed photocontact dermatitis from isopropyl dibenzoylmethane. Contact Dermatitis, 1990. 22(3): p. 129-31.