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CAFFEINE CARBOXYLIC ACID

2-(1,3-dimethyl-2,6-dioxo-7-purinyl)acetic acid is an oxopurine.

Molecular structure

Definition

2-(1,3-dimethyl-2,6-dioxo-7-purinyl)acetic acid is an oxopurine.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII M494UE2YEP · registered name ACEFYLLINE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Keeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONING
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Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name カフェインカルボン酸: 本品は、次の化学式で表される複素環式化合物である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

CAFFEINE CARBOXYLIC ACIDINCI카페인카복실릭애씨드Korean label name (MFDS standard)カフェインカルボン酸Japanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
652-37-9
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
211-490-2
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID6057796
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID7031585
IUPAC
(1,3-Dimethyl-2,6-dioxo-1,2,3,6-tetrahydro-7H-purin-7-yl)acetic acid
Molecular formula
C9H10N4O4
Molecular weight
238.203 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
solid
Melting/freezing point
270~272
Water solubility
18730

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 1 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Softener and conditioner1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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