Formula |
CAS |
C20H22O3 |
70356-09-1 |
Background4-tert-Butyl-4'-methoxy-dibenzoylmethane
is an ultraviolet A absorbing agent.
Synonyms1-4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenyl-3-(4-methoxypheny
l)-1,3-propanedione
4-t-Butyl-4'-methoxy-dibenzoyl-methane
4-tert-Butyl-4'-methoxy-dibenzoylmethane
Avobenzone
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Parsol 1789
Uses
Cosmetics
Lipsticks and lip balms
Moisturizers
Nail polish
Shampoos
and other hair care products
Sunscreens
Cross-Reactions
Unusual ReactionsPhotoallergic dermatitis
Back to list of contact allergens
Referenties
1. |
English JS, White IR, Cronin E. Sensitivity
to sunscreens. Contact Dermatitis 1987 Sep;17(3):159-162. |
2. |
Motley RJ, Reynolds AJ. Photocontact dermatitis
due to isopropyl and butyl methoxy dibenzoylmethanes (Eusolex 8020
and Parsol 1789). Contact Dermatitis 1989 Aug;21(2):109-110. |
3. |
Dromgoole SH, Maibach HI. Sunscreening agent
intolerance: contact and photocontact sensitization and contact
urticaria. J Am Acad Dermatol 1990 Jun;22(6 Pt 1):1068-1078. |
4. |
Crowe MJ, M.J., S.L. Banks SL, and J.D. Guin
JD. Photoallergic and allergic contact dermatitis to butyl-methoxydibenzoylmethane.
American Journal of Contact Dermatitis 1992;3(1):33-34. |
Auteur(s):dr. Jan R. Mekkes. Dermatoloog, Amsterdam
UMC.