ECTOIN- ▸ Cosmetic active: Skin-conditioning ingredient in personal-care formulations.
- ▸ Biomolecule stabilizer: Compatible solute that stabilizes proteins and cells.
- ▸ Osmolyte: Cell-protectant osmotic active in formulation.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Ectoin (CAS 96702-03-3) is a cyclic amino-acid derivative and naturally occurring compatible solute (osmolyte) produced by extremophilic microorganisms. It is used as a skin-conditioning active in cosmetic formulations and as a stabilizer for proteins and other biomolecules.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ectoin?
Ectoin (CAS 96702-03-3) is a cyclic amino-acid derivative and naturally occurring compatible solute (osmolyte) produced by extremophilic microorganisms. Molecular formula is C6H10N2O2. It is supplied as a raw ingredient for cosmetic and biotechnology formulations.
What is ectoin used for in formulations?
Ectoin is used as a skin-conditioning active in cosmetic and personal-care formulations and as a compatible-solute stabilizer for proteins, cells, and other biomolecules. As an osmolyte it functions as a cell-protectant osmotic active. RawSource supplies the ingredient for formulators to incorporate at their specified use levels.
What grade and identity does RawSource supply?
We supply ectoin referenced to CAS 96702-03-3 with a lot-specific Certificate of Analysis confirming identity and purity. Cite the CAS number on RFQs to ensure correct material. Cosmetic-use suitability for your jurisdiction is the formulator's responsibility per the supplied CoA and SDS.
How should ectoin be stored and handled?
Handling, storage, and compatibility information is detailed on the SDS provided with each lot; ectoin is a solid raw ingredient typically handled under standard dry-chemical practices. Request the current SDS before specifying. Lot-specific data governs.
How is ectoin supplied in bulk?
RawSource supplies ectoin to cosmetic and biotech manufacturers in kilogram and larger quantities, with packaging and MOQ confirmed at quotation. It classifies under HS 2933.59. Submit a bulk RFQ with your required volume and purity specification.