Is HYDROXYDECYL UBIQUINONE safe in cosmetics?
HYDROXYDECYL UBIQUINONE has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: prohibited.
HYDROXYDECYL UBIQUINONE
Also known as: 6-(10-Hydroxydecyl)-2,3-dimethoxy-5-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone, Idebenona, Idebenonum, UNII-HB6PN45W4J, 2,3-dimethoxy-5-methyl-6-(10'-hydroxydecyl)-1,4-benzoquinone (+5 more)
HYDROXYDECYL UBIQUINONE (CAS 58186-27-9) is a cosmetic uv filter / sunscreen functioning as UV Filter. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in pharmaceutical data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
UV Filter
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
Not approved as a sunscreen active ingredient by FDA
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for HYDROXYDECYL UBIQUINONE.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for HYDROXYDECYL UBIQUINONE.
Regulatory Flags
EU Restricted
Known Synonyms
6-(10-Hydroxydecyl)-2,3-dimethoxy-5-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone
Idebenona
Idebenonum
UNII-HB6PN45W4J
2,3-dimethoxy-5-methyl-6-(10'-hydroxydecyl)-1,4-benzoquinone
2-(10-hydroxydecyl)-5,6-dimethoxy-3-methyl-p-benzoquinone
2-(10-hydroxydecyl)-5,6-dimethoxy-3-methylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
6-(10-hydroxydecyl)-2,3-dimethoxy-5-methyl-p-benzoquinone
BRN 2001459
CV 2619
Chemical Function
Antioxidant
Regulatory Lists
pharmaceutical
pharmaceutical
pharmaceutical
pharmaceutical
Europe; pharmaceutical
Canada; pharmaceutical
Canada; pharmaceutical
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA CAS match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
Compound
IDEBENONE
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL252556
Max Phase
4
Adverse Event Associations
111
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HYDROXYDECYL UBIQUINONE allowed in the EU?
HYDROXYDECYL UBIQUINONE EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does HYDROXYDECYL UBIQUINONE do in cosmetics?
HYDROXYDECYL UBIQUINONE functions as: UV Filter. It is classified as a UV Filter / Sunscreen in our database. CAS number: 58186-27-9.
Is HYDROXYDECYL UBIQUINONE used outside cosmetics?
HYDROXYDECYL UBIQUINONE also appears in pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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