N-Cyclohexanoyl Dopamine
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Cyclohexanecarboxamide, N-[2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)ethyl]--(3,4-Dihydroxyphenethyl)cyclohexanecarboxamide
What does it do?
N-Cyclohexanoyl Dopamine is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
N-Cyclohexanoyl Dopamine is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 21), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is N-Cyclohexanoyl Dopamine?
N-Cyclohexanoyl Dopamine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cyclohexanecarboxamide, N-[2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)ethyl]--(3,4-Dihydroxyphenethyl)cyclohexanecarboxamide
Is N-Cyclohexanoyl Dopamine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. N-Cyclohexanoyl Dopamine is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does N-Cyclohexanoyl Dopamine do in cosmetic products?
N-Cyclohexanoyl Dopamine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, skin protecting.
What is the CAS number of N-Cyclohexanoyl Dopamine?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for N-Cyclohexanoyl Dopamine is 42600-76-0.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 05/06/2014