Ectoine
96702-03-3
Product Name:Ectoine
Appearance: White Powder
CAS number 96702-03-3
Molecular weight 142.156
Molecular formula C6H10N2O2
Appearance: White Powder
CAS number 96702-03-3
Molecular weight 142.156
Molecular formula C6H10N2O2
Product Name | Ectoine | |||
Appearance | White powder | |||
Specification | 99% | |||
Test Method | HPLC | |||
Storage | Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. | |||
Shelf Time | 24 months | |||
Ectoine is derived from Halomonas Elongata, so it is also referred to as “Salt-tolerant Bacteria Extract”. Under the extreme conditions of high salt, high temperature and high UV radiation, ectoin protects the salinophilic bacteria from harm. Studies have shown that ectoin also has a very good restorative and protective effect on the skin, and is one of the bioengineered preparations used in high-grade cosmetics.
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Ectoine, a naturally occurring compound, is widely used in skincare and cosmetics due to its multiple biological effects. The following are the main effects of Ectoine:
1. Moisturizing effect
Ectoine can help the skin retain water and reduce water evaporation, thus providing a moisturizing effect. It forms a protective film on the surface of the skin, preventing water loss and keeping the skin soft and smooth.
2. Anti-inflammatory effect
Ectoine has certain anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce inflammatory reactions of the skin, which is especially beneficial to sensitive skin. It can relieve redness, swelling and itching of the skin caused by environmental factors.
3. Cellular protection
Ectoine provides protection at the cellular level against damage to skin cells caused by extreme environmental conditions such as ultraviolet (UV) radiation, high and low temperatures, and high salt concentrations. It helps maintain the integrity of cell membranes and prevents cell damage.
4. Strengthening the skin barrier
Ectoine helps to strengthen the skin barrier function and improve the skin's ability to resist external aggressions. This is important for repairing damaged skin and maintaining a healthy skin condition.
5. Antioxidant effect
Ectoine has antioxidant properties, which can scavenge free radicals and reduce the damage to the skin caused by oxidative stress, helping to slow down the skin aging process.
6. Improvement of skin microenvironment
Ectoine is also believed to regulate the microbial community on the surface of the skin, maintaining the micro-ecological balance of the skin and helping to improve the overall health of the skin.
7. Suitable for all skin types
Due to its mildness and good tolerability, Ectoine is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
8. Protective effect on eyes
In ophthalmic products, Ectoine is also used to protect the cells on the surface of the eyes and reduce symptoms such as dryness and fatigue, especially in cases of prolonged use of electronic screens.
Ectoine can help the skin retain water and reduce water evaporation, thus providing a moisturizing effect. It forms a protective film on the surface of the skin, preventing water loss and keeping the skin soft and smooth.
2. Anti-inflammatory effect
Ectoine has certain anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce inflammatory reactions of the skin, which is especially beneficial to sensitive skin. It can relieve redness, swelling and itching of the skin caused by environmental factors.
3. Cellular protection
Ectoine provides protection at the cellular level against damage to skin cells caused by extreme environmental conditions such as ultraviolet (UV) radiation, high and low temperatures, and high salt concentrations. It helps maintain the integrity of cell membranes and prevents cell damage.
4. Strengthening the skin barrier
Ectoine helps to strengthen the skin barrier function and improve the skin's ability to resist external aggressions. This is important for repairing damaged skin and maintaining a healthy skin condition.
5. Antioxidant effect
Ectoine has antioxidant properties, which can scavenge free radicals and reduce the damage to the skin caused by oxidative stress, helping to slow down the skin aging process.
6. Improvement of skin microenvironment
Ectoine is also believed to regulate the microbial community on the surface of the skin, maintaining the micro-ecological balance of the skin and helping to improve the overall health of the skin.
7. Suitable for all skin types
Due to its mildness and good tolerability, Ectoine is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
8. Protective effect on eyes
In ophthalmic products, Ectoine is also used to protect the cells on the surface of the eyes and reduce symptoms such as dryness and fatigue, especially in cases of prolonged use of electronic screens.

1. Skin care products
Ectoine is widely used in the cosmetic industry, especially as a moisturizer. It can help protect the skin from UV damage, dryness, and other environmental stressors. Excedrin is believed to stabilize cell membranes, reduce water loss, and enhance skin barrier function.
Ectoine is widely used in the cosmetic industry, especially as a moisturizer. It can help protect the skin from UV damage, dryness, and other environmental stressors. Excedrin is believed to stabilize cell membranes, reduce water loss, and enhance skin barrier function.
2. Medical Supplies
Ectoine is also used for certain medical applications due to its anti-inflammatory and cell-protective properties, such as in some products used to treat dry eyes or corneal damage.
Ectoine is also used for certain medical applications due to its anti-inflammatory and cell-protective properties, such as in some products used to treat dry eyes or corneal damage.
3. Ophthalmic products
Ectoine is added to some eye drops because of its ability to protect the cells on the surface of the eye and reduce dryness and irritation.
Ectoine is added to some eye drops because of its ability to protect the cells on the surface of the eye and reduce dryness and irritation.
4. Biotechnology
In the field of biotechnology,Ectoine has also been studied for its ability to protect the stability of biomolecules (e.g., enzymes) under extreme conditions, with the potential to be used in the development of new enzyme preparations or other biologics.
In the field of biotechnology,Ectoine has also been studied for its ability to protect the stability of biomolecules (e.g., enzymes) under extreme conditions, with the potential to be used in the development of new enzyme preparations or other biologics.
5. Daily necessities
In addition to cosmetics, Ectoine may also be added to other personal care products, such as shampoos, body washes, etc., to enhance the moisturizing effect and protective effect of the products.
In addition to cosmetics, Ectoine may also be added to other personal care products, such as shampoos, body washes, etc., to enhance the moisturizing effect and protective effect of the products.






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