Taxiresinol
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
1,2-Benzenediol, 4[(2S,3R,4R)-tetrahydro-4-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxypheny)methy]-3-(hydroxymethyl)-2-furanyl]-
What does it do?
Taxiresinol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Taxiresinol 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 Taxiresinol?
Taxiresinol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1,2-Benzenediol, 4[(2S,3R,4R)-tetrahydro-4-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxypheny)methy]-3-(hydroxymethyl)-2-furanyl]-
Is Taxiresinol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Taxiresinol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Taxiresinol do in cosmetic products?
Taxiresinol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Taxiresinol?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Taxiresinol is 40951-69-7.
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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: 26/11/2012