NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

Fucoxanthin

Also known as: beta,beta-Carotene, 3'-(acetyloxy)-6',7'-didehydro-5,6-epoxy-5,5',6,6',7,8-hexahydro-3,5'-dihydroxy-8-oxo-, (3S,3'S,5R,5'R,6S,6'R)-, Acetic acid [(1S,3R)-3-hydroxy-4-[(3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E)-18-[(1S,4S,6R)-4-hydroxy-2,2,6-trimethyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptan-1-yl]-3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-17-oxooctadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15-octaenylidene]-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohexyl] ester, α-Carotene, 6′,7′-didehydro-5,6-epoxy-4′,5,5′,6,7,8-hexahydro-3,3′,5′-trihydroxy-8-oxo-, 3′-acetate, all-trans-, (3S,3′S,5R,5′R,6S,6′R)-3′-(Acetyloxy)-6′,7′-didehydro-5,6-epoxy-5,5′,6,6′,7,8-hexahydro-3,5′-dihydroxy-8-oxo-β,β-carotene, all-trans-Fucoxanthin (+3 more)

CAS 3351-86-8

Fucoxanthin (CAS 3351-86-8) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 1 regulatory/inventory list, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
1
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 14 fields
Name
Fucoxanthin
CAS Number
3351-86-8
DTXSID
DTXSID901031617
Molecular Formula
C42H58O6
InChI Key
SJWWTRQNNRNTPU-ABBNZJFMSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
658.42334
Synonyms
beta,beta-Carotene, 3'-(acetyloxy)-6',7'-didehydro-5,6-epoxy-5,5',6,6',7,8-hexahydro-3,5'-dihydroxy-8-oxo-, (3S,3'S,5R,5'R,6S,6'R)-Acetic acid [(1S,3R)-3-hydroxy-4-[(3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E)-18-[(1S,4S,6R)-4-hydroxy-2,2,6-trimethyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptan-1-yl]-3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-17-oxooctadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15-octaenylidene]-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohexyl] esterα-Carotene, 6′,7′-didehydro-5,6-epoxy-4′,5,5′,6,7,8-hexahydro-3,3′,5′-trihydroxy-8-oxo-, 3′-acetate, all-trans-(3S,3′S,5R,5′R,6S,6′R)-3′-(Acetyloxy)-6′,7′-didehydro-5,6-epoxy-5,5′,6,6′,7,8-hexahydro-3,5′-dihydroxy-8-oxo-β,β-caroteneall-trans-Fucoxanthinall-E-(3S,5R,6S,3′S,5′R,6′R)-FucoxanthinSebatrolInfinity 50

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 1 records
Softener and conditioner

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 1 records
ListKeywordSource
Canada; pharmaceuticalDrugBankDrugBank

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 4 of 4 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
06O0TC0VSMUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
06O0TC0VSMUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
06O0TC0VSMUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
06O0TC0VSMUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances

Showing 4 of 4 studies

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Skin Conditioning
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Food Safety Data

Same-CAS food additive, ADI, and GRAS records where available.

SOURCE EFSA / FDA GRAS 1 records

1 food-safety record found.

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Cannabis Data

Same-CAS cannabis compliance and lab records where available.

SOURCE Cannabis regulatory / lab data efsa substances

1 cannabis record found in efsa substances.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for Fucoxanthin?

Fucoxanthin has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 06O0TC0VSM UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include Fucoxanthin?

Fucoxanthin appears on 1 regulatory/inventory list including Canada; pharmaceutical. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Fucoxanthin used in cosmetics?

Yes, Fucoxanthin is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Fucoxanthin. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for Fucoxanthin come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, EFSA / FDA GRAS, cannabis regulatory/lab databases. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is Fucoxanthin used outside industrial chemicals?

Fucoxanthin also appears in cosmetics, food safety, cannabis databases.