Ubiquinone
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2-(3,7,11,15,19,23,27,31,35,39-decamethyl-2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30,34,38-tetracontadecaenyl)-5,6-dimethoxy-3-methyl-, (all-E)-
What does it do?
Ubiquinone 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
EU regulatory status
Ubiquinone 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 Ubiquinone?
Ubiquinone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2-(3,7,11,15,19,23,27,31,35,39-decamethyl-2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30,34,38-tetracontadecaenyl)-5,6-dimethoxy-3-methyl-, (all-E)-
Is Ubiquinone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ubiquinone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ubiquinone do in cosmetic products?
Ubiquinone is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Ubiquinone?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ubiquinone is 303-98-0 / 1339-63-5 / 60684-33-5.
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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: 12/07/2019