Quinic Acid
A cosmetic ingredient used as buffering in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 1,3,4,5-tetrahydroxy-, [1R-(1.alpha., 3.alpha., 4.alpha., 5.beta.)]-
What does it do?
Quinic Acid is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Buffering
stabilises the pH of a product
EU regulatory status
Quinic Acid 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 Quinic Acid?
Quinic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 1,3,4,5-tetrahydroxy-, [1R-(1.alpha., 3.alpha., 4.alpha., 5.beta.)]-
Is Quinic Acid allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Quinic Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Quinic Acid do in cosmetic products?
Quinic Acid is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering.
What is the CAS number of Quinic Acid?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Quinic Acid is 77-95-2 / 562-73-2 / 36413-60-2.
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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: 15/10/2010