Carnosine
✓ EU AllowedIdentification
CAS Number 305-84-0
EINECS / EC 206-169-9
CosIng Ref 55088
Chemical Name (2S)-2-(3-aminopropanoylamino)-3-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)propanoic acid
IUPAC Name —
Formula C9H14N4O3
Mol. Weight 226.23 g/mol
SMILES C1=C(NC=N1)CC(C(=O)O)NC(=O)CCN
InChIKey CQOVPNPJLQNMDC-ZETCQYMHSA-N
Function & Classification
Primary Function antioxidant
Secondary Functions cell-communicating ingredient Official CosIng Information All Functions: skin conditioning CAS #: 305-84-0 | EC #: 206-169-9 Chemical, IU
Origin Natural
Category Skin Actives
EU Regulatory Status
Safety Profile
Skin Type Compatibility
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
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Formulation Guidelines
Benefits antioxidant , cell-communicating ingredient Official CosIng Information All Functions: skin conditioning CAS #: 305-84-0 | EC #: 206-169-9 Chemical/IU, Antioxidant
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