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(S)-2,3-Dihydro-1H-indole-carboxylic acid

CAS 79815-20-6
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A chiral indoline carboxylic acid more typical of pharmaceutical synthesis than cosmetics. Cosmetic safety profile is thin; default down with a low-evidence flag pending direct CIR/SCCS data.

Skin benefits

  • Chiral building block for cosmetic actives
  • Possible fragrance-modifier role

Known concerns

  • Limited cosmetic safety data
  • Possible mild sensitisation
  • Industrial intermediate — purity matters

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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