Is Coumaroyl Methoxytryptamine safe in cosmetics?
Coumaroyl Methoxytryptamine has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Coumaroyl Methoxytryptamine
INCI: COUMAROYL METHOXYTRYPTAMINE
Coumaroyl Methoxytryptamine (CAS Not publicly assigned (proprietary peptide conjugate)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent – antioxidant and skin brightening (tyrosinase. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (proprietary peptide conjugate)
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Function
Skin conditioning agent – antioxidant and skin brightening (tyrosinase inhibition via coumaric acid moiety)
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA: Not specifically restricted. Cosmetic ingredients are self-regulated under FD&C Act; no specific FDA monograph.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Coumaroyl Methoxytryptamine.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Coumaroyl Methoxytryptamine — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coumaroyl Methoxytryptamine allowed in the EU?
Coumaroyl Methoxytryptamine EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Coumaroyl Methoxytryptamine do in cosmetics?
Coumaroyl Methoxytryptamine functions as: Skin conditioning agent – antioxidant and skin brightening (tyrosinase inhibition via coumaric acid moiety). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (proprietary peptide conjugate).
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