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SINAPIC ACID

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII 68A28V6010 · registered name SINAPIC ACID · mixture

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Sinapic Acid is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:(structure)

Cosmetic roles

Keeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONING
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

SINAPIC ACIDINCI시나픽애씨드Korean label name (MFDS standard)
CAS No.chemical registry number
530-59-6
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID40862129
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID90810938
IUPAC
3-(4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
Molecular formula
C11H12O5
Molecular weight
224.212 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
Light yellow powder, [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]

Values measured on the substance itself, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: PubChem

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
  • Flavouring and nutrient1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

2 skin studies and 0 eye studies are on record.

Classed as moderate2

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 2 studies
  • SkinIrr2
    Skin Irritation · QSAR Predicted
  • SkinSens1
    Skin Sensitization · QSAR Predicted

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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