Resveratrol Dimethyl Ether (Pterostilbene)

INCI: RESVERATROL DIMETHYL ETHER

CAS Number
537-42-8
Function
Antioxidant, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; pterostilbene also has GRAS status for dietary supplements (FDA No Objection Letters exist)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

โœ… Well-characterized. Found in commercial products (Sesderma, Cosmedix, Allies of Skin, etc.) . Synthetic origin noted . Light-sensitive โ€” protect formulations from UV.

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Resveratrol Dimethyl Ether (Pterostilbene) safe in cosmetics?

โœ… Well-characterized. Found in commercial products (Sesderma, Cosmedix, Allies of Skin, etc.) . Synthetic origin noted . Light-sensitive โ€” protect formulations from UV. The EU classifies Resveratrol Dimethyl Ether (Pterostilbene) as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Resveratrol Dimethyl Ether (Pterostilbene) allowed in the EU?

Resveratrol Dimethyl Ether (Pterostilbene) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Resveratrol Dimethyl Ether (Pterostilbene) do in cosmetics?

Resveratrol Dimethyl Ether (Pterostilbene) functions as: Antioxidant, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 537-42-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Resveratrol Dimethyl Ether (Pterostilbene)?

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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