Lapachone
What is it?
2H-Naphthol[1,2-b]pyan-5,6-dione, 3,4-dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-
EU regulatory status
Lapachone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lapachone?
Lapachone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2H-Naphthol[1,2-b]pyan-5,6-dione, 3,4-dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-
Is Lapachone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Lapachone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What is the CAS number of Lapachone?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Lapachone is 4707-32-8.
Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 17/07/2012