Quercetagetin
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,5,6,7-tetrahydroxychromen-4-one,4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one, 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,5,6,7-tetrahydroxy-,6-Hydroxyquercetin 3,3',4',5,6,7-Hexahydroxyflavone
What does it do?
Quercetagetin is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Quercetagetin 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 Quercetagetin?
Quercetagetin is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,5,6,7-tetrahydroxychromen-4-one,4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one, 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,5,6,7-tetrahydroxy-,6-Hydroxyquercetin 3,3',4',5,6,7-Hexahydroxyflavone
Is Quercetagetin allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Quercetagetin is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Quercetagetin do in cosmetic products?
Quercetagetin is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin protecting.
What is the CAS number of Quercetagetin?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Quercetagetin is 90-18-6.
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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: 30/04/2018