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Quinine

Used in cosmetic products as denaturant, hair conditioning and fragrance. Quinine is an alkaloid from the bark of Cinchona officinalis.

Allowed with restrictions

EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III/21.

Annex III/21: (a) 0.5% (as quinine base) / (b) 0.2% (as quinine base) ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

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Quinine chemical structure, C20H24N2O2, CAS 130-95-0
Quinine
CAS 130-95-0C20H24N2O2
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Quinine

IUPAC name: (R)-[(2S,4S,5R)-5-ethenyl-1-azabicyclo[2.2.2]octan-2-yl]-(6-methoxyquinolin-4-yl)methanol

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Frequently asked questions

What is Quinine used for in cosmetics?

Quinine is used in cosmetic products as denaturant, hair conditioning and fragrance. Quinine is an alkaloid from the bark of Cinchona officinalis.

Is Quinine restricted in cosmetics in the EU?

Quinine is listed in the annexes of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: Annex III/21 (allowed with restrictions). Annex III/21: (a) 0.5% (as quinine base) / (b) 0.2% (as quinine base) ban substances that deplete the ozone layer Always check the full annex entry for the conditions of use.

What is the CAS number of Quinine?

Quinine is listed with CAS number 130-95-0 and EC number 205-003-2.

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