Research chemical (not cosmetic)
N-DICHLOROACETYL TRYPTAMINE
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Dichloroacetylated tryptamine, a research-only molecule with no recognised cosmetic use. The dichloroacetyl group is a reactive electrophile, and the substance has no recognised consumer safety dossier or evaluation.
Skin benefits
- No recognised cosmetic function
- Investigated only in research settings
Known concerns
- Dichloroacetyl group is a known reactive electrophile
- Class-analogues are alkylating and potentially genotoxic
- No SCCS, CIR or pharmacopoeial monograph
- Tryptamine pharmacophore raises systemic concerns
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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