Stearoyl Benzoyl Methane (SBM) is an organic compound that is commonly used in the cosmetics and personal care industry as an ultraviolet (UV) absorber. It is also known by its chemical name, 4-tert-Butyl-4'-methoxydibenzoylmethane, and is often used in combination with other UV filters to provide broad-spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays.
SBM works by absorbing UV radiation and converting it into heat, which is then dissipated harmlessly. This helps to protect the skin from the damaging effects of UV radiation, which can include premature aging, sunburn, and an increased risk of skin cancer.
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In addition to its use in sunscreens and other UV protection products, SBM is also used as a fragrance ingredient, as well as a plasticizer in some applications. It is considered to be safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products by regulatory agencies such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Union (EU).
Property Name | Property Value | Reference |
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Molecular Weight | 386.6 | Computed by PubChem 2.1 (PubChem release 2021.05.07) |
XLogP3-AA | 9.9 | Computed by XLogP3 3.0 (PubChem release 2021.05.07) |
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 | Computed by Cactvs 3.4.8.18 (PubChem release 2021.05.07) |
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 | Computed by Cactvs 3.4.8.18 (PubChem release 2021.05.07) |
Rotatable Bond Count | 19 | Computed by Cactvs 3.4.8.18 (PubChem release 2021.05.07) |
Exact Mass | 386.318480578 | Computed by PubChem 2.1 (PubChem release 2021.05.07) |
Monoisotopic Mass | 386.318480578 | Computed by PubChem 2.1 (PubChem release 2021.05.07) |
Heavy Atom Count | 28 | Computed by PubChem |
Complexity | 382 | Computed by Cactvs 3.4.8.18 (PubChem release 2021.05.07) |
Isotope Atom Count | 0 | Computed by PubChem |
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 | Computed by PubChem |
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 | Computed by PubChem |
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 | Computed by PubChem |
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 | Computed by PubChem |
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 | Computed by PubChem |
Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes | Computed by PubChem (release 2021.05.07) |