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Antioxidant

ASCORBYL METHOXYCINNAMATE

CAS 1198294-97-1 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A vitamin C derivative ester-linked to a methoxycinnamate group, working as both an antioxidant and a mild UV-absorbing skin-conditioning ingredient. More stable than plain ascorbic acid but evidence is moderate.

Function

ANTIOXIDANTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant defense for skin
  • Mild photoprotective absorption
  • Better in-formula stability than ascorbic acid

Known concerns

  • Methoxycinnamate moiety scrutiny on endocrine activity at very high exposures
  • Photodegradation at extreme UV doses
  • Limited human-clinical efficacy data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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