Is Methyl Caprooyl Tyrosinate safe in cosmetics?
Methyl Caprooyl Tyrosinate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methyl Caprooyl Tyrosinate
Also known as: UNII-8GJP2KSJ0T, (S)-Methyl 2-(hexanamido)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoate, Defensamide, L-Tyrosine, N-(1-oxohexyl)-, methyl ester
INCI: METHYL CAPROOYL TYROSINATE
Methyl Caprooyl Tyrosinate (CAS 1104874-94-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin protecting. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin protecting
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
methyl (2S)-2-(hexanoylamino)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoate
InChIKey
GBTVWZMJUZJPBU-AWEZNQCLSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not listed as prohibited or restricted under 21 CFR. No specific CIR monograph.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Methyl Caprooyl Tyrosinate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Methyl Caprooyl Tyrosinate.
Known Synonyms
UNII-8GJP2KSJ0T
(S)-Methyl 2-(hexanamido)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoate
Defensamide
L-Tyrosine, N-(1-oxohexyl)-, methyl ester
Chemical Function
Humectant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Caprooyl Tyrosinate allowed in the EU?
Methyl Caprooyl Tyrosinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Caprooyl Tyrosinate do in cosmetics?
Methyl Caprooyl Tyrosinate functions as: Skin protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1104874-94-3.
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