Is MYCOSPORINE GLYCINE safe in cosmetics?
MYCOSPORINE GLYCINE has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: allowed.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
MYCOSPORINE GLYCINE
Also known as: 2-[[(5S)-5-hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methoxy-3-oxocyclohexen-1-yl]amino]acetic acid, Glycine, N-((5S)-5-hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methoxy-3-oxo-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-, Marinox, Mycosporin glycine
MYCOSPORINE GLYCINE (CAS 65318-21-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Hair Conditioning, Light Stabilizer, Skin Protecting. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Hair Conditioning, Light Stabilizer, Skin Protecting
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-[[(5S)-5-hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methoxy-3-oxocyclohexen-1-yl]amino]acetic acid
InChIKey
XZQILKYKJYHEHD-JTQLQIEISA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
allowed
US Notes
| Not listed as an approved OTC sunscreen active; allowed as a cosmetic ingredient for non-sunscreen claims personalcarecouncil | | **Safety Concerns** | Limited human safety data; primarily studied in vitro/marine biology contexts; regulatory pathway for UV filter approval not yet completed | | ...
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Biocide
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Stabilizing agent
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for MYCOSPORINE GLYCINE.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
hair-conditioning
preservative
antioxidant
needs-enrichment
Known Synonyms
2-[[(5S)-5-hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methoxy-3-oxocyclohexen-1-yl]amino]acetic acid
Glycine, N-((5S)-5-hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methoxy-3-oxo-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-
Marinox
Mycosporin glycine
Chemical Function
Biocide
Antioxidant
Humectant
Stabilizing agent
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MYCOSPORINE GLYCINE allowed in the EU?
MYCOSPORINE GLYCINE EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does MYCOSPORINE GLYCINE do in cosmetics?
MYCOSPORINE GLYCINE functions as: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Hair Conditioning, Light Stabilizer, Skin Protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 65318-21-0.
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