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MERCAPTOPHENYLBORONIC ACID
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A reactive thiol-bearing phenylboronic acid used mainly in lab analytical chemistry. No cosmetic safety dossier exists, and its combined thiol + boronic-acid reactivity makes it a poor topical candidate.
Function
Skin benefits
- Niche analytical/research utility
- Possible boron-mediated diol-binding chemistry
Known concerns
- Boronic acid + free thiol = high reactivity, potential sensitization
- No CIR/SCCS or industry safety dossier
- Not a standard cosmetic-listed ingredient
- Possible genotoxicity alerts
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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