Description

Product Specification

Product Name	(Ectoine) (S)-1,4,5,6-Tetrahydro-2-methyl-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acid
CAS NO	96702-03-3
Test items	Standards
Appearance	White powder
Assay(HPLC)	≥98.0%
Loss on drying	≤2.0%
Specific Rotation	+139 °~+145 °
Residue on ignition	≤0. 1%
PH	6.0～8.0
Heavy metal arsenic(ICP)	≤2ppm
Colony count	≤1000CFU/g
Salmonella	Not detected
Escherichia coli	Not detected
Staphylococcus	Not detected

Application

Use in cosmetics

Ectoine (CAS No 96702-03-3) is increasingly used as a key cosmetic ingredient in skincare and sun protection products. Its primary functions include moisturizing and repairing the skin by stabilizing proteins and cellular structures. Additionally, it provides protection against environmental stressors such as UV radiation and dryness.

The Origin: Extremophilic Microorganisms (The Extreme Shield)

JoyBiotech's Ectoine is produced through a sustainable bio-fermentation process utilizing specific strains of halophilic and extremophilic microorganisms. Originating from extreme environments like salt lakes and deserts, these specialized microbes synthesize Ectoine as an evolutionary survival mechanism to endure intense UV radiation, extreme temperatures, and severe osmotic stress. By integrating our Ectoine into cosmetic formulations, you deliver this natural, deep-seated extreme defensive capability directly to consumer skin.

Efficacy Evidence: Anti-Blue Light & Anti-Pollution

Modern consumers demand comprehensive protection against digital and urban aging. Our Ectoine has been thoroughly validated through rigorous scientific evaluation:

Anti-Blue Light (HEV Light) Shielding: In-vitro testing demonstrates that Ectoine significantly reduces the accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) induced by high-energy visible blue light, protecting mitochondrial DNA and maintaining cell viability by over 32% compared to the untreated control group.

Anti-Pollution & PM2.5 Barrier: Ectoine effectively prevents airborne particulate matter (PM2.5) and heavy metals from triggering the skin's inflammatory pathways (such as AP-1 and NF-kB activation). It reduces pollution-induced cell damage, limits lipid peroxidation, and strengthens the compromised skin barrier.

Formulation recommendations

Recommended dosage of Ectoine in cosmetics

0.5–2%

Compatibility suggestion of Ectoine

With good water solubility and good stability in aqueous solution, Ectoin (CAS No 96702-03-3) can be prepared together with other cosmetic ingredients.

Precautions of Ectoine

It is recommended that the operating temperature of the preparation process of Ectoin (CAS No 96702-03-3) be lower than 45 °C.

Storage

Store the product of Ectoine desiccated at room temperature, away from direct sunlight

Shelf life

Shelf life of Ectoine is 24 months.

Company Profile

Shanghai Joy Biotech Ltd. is a professional supplier of cosmetic ingredients (such as Ectoine), pharmaceutical raw materials, dietary supplements, and related products. Our team comprises doctors, master's degree holders, and bachelor's degree holders specializing in pharmaceuticals, chemistry, and biology.

We provide professional services in export and import of chemical products, as well as CMO/CDMO (Contract Manufacturing Organization/Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization) solutions.

Total site Area: 100,000 m² (including Chemical Base: 50,000 m²)
Annual Intermediate Production Capacity: 2,200 MT