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Is Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane vegan?

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

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Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, also known as avobenzone, is a synthetic organic compound widely used as a UVA-absorbing sunscreen active ingredient.

Also known as 1-[4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenyl]-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propane-1,3-dione
INCI name Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
EC number 274-581-6
CosIng ID 31713
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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