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Plant-derived antioxidant ester

DIHYDROQUERCETIN PENTACAPRYLATE

78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A lipid-soluble caprylate ester of the flavonoid dihydroquercetin (taxifolin), used as an antioxidant. It offers good free-radical scavenging in oil phases though human safety data are sparse.

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant activity from the dihydroquercetin (taxifolin) backbone
  • Improved oil-solubility through caprylate esterification
  • Potential protection against oxidative stress in formulations
  • Stabilizes other actives in lipid phases

Known concerns

  • Limited published safety data on this specific ester
  • Long-term skin exposure data scarce
  • Concentration limits not well established

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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