Ingredient

MELANIN

✓ EU Allowed

Identification

CAS Number 8049-97-6
EINECS / EC 232-473-6
CosIng Ref 35203
Chemical Name 6,14-dimethyl-4,12-diazapentacyclo[8.6.1.12,5.013,17.09,18]octadeca-1(17),2,5,9(18),10,13-hexaene-7,8,15,16-tetrone
IUPAC Name —
Formula C18H10N2O4
Mol. Weight 318.3 g/mol
InChIKey XUMBMVFBXHLACL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Function & Classification

Primary Function SKIN PROTECTING

EU Regulatory Status

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✓ Allowed — EU Reg. 1223/2009

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