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DIHYDROXY METHYLCHROMONE

Noreugenin is a member of the class of chromones in which the 1,4-benzopyrone skeleton is substituted with a methyl group at position 2 and with hydroxy groups at positions 5 and 7.

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII M0KFC1Q5JC · registered name 5,7-DIHYDROXY-2-METHYLCHROMONE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

5,7-Dihydroxy-2-Methylchromone

Noreugenin is a member of the class of chromones in which the 1,4-benzopyrone skeleton is substituted with a methyl group at position 2 and with hydroxy groups at positions 5 and 7. A natural product, it is found in Pisonia aculeata. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a member of chromones and a member of resorcinols. It is a conjugate acid of a noreugenin(1-).

Source: PubChem

Cosmetic roles

Keeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONINGSlows spoilage by oxygenANTIOXIDANT

Safety & regulatory references

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

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Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name ジヒドロキシメチルクロモン: 本品は、次の化学式で表される有機化合物である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

DIHYDROXY METHYLCHROMONEINCI다이하이드록시메틸크로몬Korean label name (MFDS standard)ジヒドロキシメチルクロモンJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
1013-69-0
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID80143828
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID6066319
IUPAC
5,7-Dihydroxy-2-methyl-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one
Molecular formula
C10H8O4
Molecular weight
192.17 g/mol

What products actually use it for

What the 2 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
  • Antioxidant1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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