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Antioxidant

ETHYL CAFFEATE

CAS 102-37-4 Updated
84

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

The ethyl ester of caffeic acid — a plant-derived polyphenolic antioxidant. Structurally close to ferulic acid, it scavenges free radicals and conditions skin; well tolerated at cosmetic levels.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Polyphenolic antioxidant — scavenges free radicals
  • Skin conditioning
  • Plant-derived (caffeic acid family)
  • Synergistic with vitamin C/ferulic in antioxidant blends

Known concerns

  • Phenolic compounds can darken/oxidise in formulation
  • Limited cosmetic-specific clinical data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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