Tocopheryl Nicotinate
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, skin conditioning, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
[2R-[2R*(4R*,8R*)]]-3,4-dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-6-yl nicotinate / [2R*(4R*,8R*)]-(.+-.)-3,4-dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-6-yl nicotinate
What does it do?
Tocopheryl Nicotinate 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 conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Tocopheryl Nicotinate 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 Tocopheryl Nicotinate?
Tocopheryl Nicotinate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. [2R-[2R*(4R*,8R*)]]-3,4-dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-6-yl nicotinate / [2R*(4R*,8R*)]-(.+-.)-3,4-dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-6-yl nicotinate
Is Tocopheryl Nicotinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Tocopheryl Nicotinate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Tocopheryl Nicotinate do in cosmetic products?
Tocopheryl Nicotinate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, skin conditioning, skin protecting.
What is the CAS number of Tocopheryl Nicotinate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Tocopheryl Nicotinate is 16676-75-8 / 43119-47-7 / 51898-34-1 / 86362-36-9.
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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