The present invention relates to novel bondable trisaryl-1,3,5-triazines containing active (acidic) hydrocarbons and the use thereof as an ultraviolet light absorber. The presently claimed compounds are particularly useful, either alone or in combination with other additives, including other ultraviolet light absorbers and stabilizers, in stabilizing polymers and other materials from degradation by environmental forces such as actinic radiation (ultraviolet light), oxidation, moisture, atmospheric pollutants and combinations thereof.