N-Nicotinoyl Tyramine

INCI: N-NICOTINOYL TYRAMINE

CAS Number
Not widely assigned
Function
Skin conditioning — tyrosinase inhibitor / melanogenesis suppressor (via MITF gene downregulation)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; no FDA monograph

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Patent-stage ingredient with fewer structural alerts than dopamine analogs (no catechol group). Requires complete toxicological dataset including acute toxicity, repeated-dose studies, genotoxicity assessment, and sensitization testing for cosmetic product safety review.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is N-Nicotinoyl Tyramine safe in cosmetics?

Patent-stage ingredient with fewer structural alerts than dopamine analogs (no catechol group). Requires complete toxicological dataset including acute toxicity, repeated-dose studies, genotoxicity assessment, and sensitization testing for cosmetic product safety review. The EU classifies N-Nicotinoyl Tyramine as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is N-Nicotinoyl Tyramine allowed in the EU?

N-Nicotinoyl Tyramine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does N-Nicotinoyl Tyramine do in cosmetics?

N-Nicotinoyl Tyramine functions as: Skin conditioning — tyrosinase inhibitor / melanogenesis suppressor (via MITF gene downregulation). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for N-Nicotinoyl Tyramine?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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