Common name: Ectoine
Synonyms: L-Ectoine, Ectoin, 4-Pyrimidinecarboxylicacid,
Active ingredients: Ectoine
CAS NO.: 96702-03-3
Molecular Formula: C6H10N2O2
Molecular Weight: 142.16
Structure:

Main Specifications: 99%
Test method: HPLC
Appearance: white powder
Heavy Metals: NMT10ppm
Residual solvent: Conform to USP42, EP8.0
Packing: 5, 10, 25KG/ cardboard drum
Storage: Store in cool and dry place and keep away from strong direct light and heat
Shelf Life: Two years when properly stored.
Please see the typical HPLC of 99% Ectoine as follow:

Applications:

What’s Ectoine?

Ectoine (1,4,5,6-tetrahydro-2-methyl-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acid) is a natural compound found in several species of bacteria. It is a compatible solute which serves as a protective substance by acting as an osmolyte and thus helps organisms survive extreme osmotic stress. Ectoine is found in high concentrations in halophilic microorganisms and confers resistance towards salt and temperature stress. Ectoine was first identified in the microorganism Ectothiorhodospira halochloris, but has since been found in a wide range of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria.

Benefits of Ectoine

Ectoine is used as an active ingredient in skin care and sun protection products. It stabilizes proteins and other cellular structures and protects the skin from stresses like UV irradiation and dryness.

Ectoine’s primary role is to maintain the integrity of a cell’s structure by affecting the viscosity, melting point, and ionic strength (in other words, the pH) of the cell’s aqueous solution. It can accumulate at high concentrations to protect, but not interfere with, biological cell structures.

In simpler terms, and of interest to the cosmetic scientist, is ectoine’s ability to act as a cell protector and stabiliser, and its role in boosting cellular hydration and guarding against UV irradiation.

In fact, the list of roles this microorganism plays is very long and ranges from strengthening the skin’s barrier to helping reduce trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) and from offering super moisturisation properties to mitigating the effects of photoageing.

Ectoine has shown to have outstanding properties to protect the skin barrier when compromised by the use of harsh surfactants, extremes of cold or heat, the ageing process or UV exposure. In vivo research has shown ectoine to have strong water-binding capabilities and greater efficacy at maintaining skin hydration than glycerol-based humectants. Interestingly too, ectoine demonstrates long-term moisturisation capabilities.