Bakuchiol
✓ EU AllowedIdentification
CAS Number 17015-60-0
EINECS / EC 233-754-9
CosIng Ref 32053
Chemical Name 4-[(1E)-3-ethenyl-7-methylocta-1,6-dienyl]phenol
IUPAC Name —
Formula C17H22O
Mol. Weight 242.36 g/mol
SMILES CC(=CCCC(C=C)C=CC1=CC=C(C=C1)O)C
InChIKey HFGJBFLUJAGDTP-CMDGGOBGSA-N
Function & Classification
Primary Function Skin Conditioning
Secondary Functions Antioxidant, UV Filter
Origin Natural
Category Skin Actives
Manufacturer Sabinsa Corporation
EU Regulatory Status
Safety Profile
1 / 10
Comedogenic Rating: 0/5
Will not clog pores — safe for acne-prone skin
Skin Type Compatibility
Acne-Prone ✓ Safe
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
Toxicology Profile
NOAEL 300 mg/kg bw/day (oral, rat, 90-day) CIR 2020 / Sytheon data
Sensitization Non-sensitizer
Genotoxicity Non-genotoxic
Phototoxicity Non-phototoxic
Dermal Absorption 8%
LD₅₀ Oral 2240 mg/kg (rat)
Skin Irritation (Draize) 0.5 / 4.0
Eye Irritation (Draize) 0.8 / 4.0
Formulation Guidelines
Benefits Plant-based retinol alternative; anti-aging
Suppliers & Documents
Sabinsa Corporation 🌍 USA
Documents