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Botanical Extract

PRUNASIN

CAS 99-18-3 Updated
20

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A cyanogenic glycoside that releases hydrogen cyanide on hydrolysis. Not appropriate as a deliberate cosmetic ingredient outside trace plant residues.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Naturally occurring glycoside in stone fruits
  • Potential antioxidant claim

Known concerns

  • Cyanogenic glycoside — hydrolyzes to release hydrogen cyanide (HCN)
  • Closely related to amygdalin — toxic on metabolism
  • Not appropriate as a deliberate cosmetic active

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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