Ergothioneine 497-30-3 Antioxidant

INCI Name: Ergothioneine

Name: L-(+)-Ergothioneine (EGT)

CAS: 497-30-3

EC No.: 207-843-5

Molecular Formula：C9H15N3O2S
Molecular Weight: 229.3 g/ mol

Purity: ≥98%

Appearance: White crystal

Dosage: 0.02% - 0.20% in the water phase

Storage temp: −20°C

Function:

Antioxidant

Anti-inflammatory

Ultraviolet filter and protector

Applications

Skin care: freckle removing, anti wrinkle, ultraviolet-proof

Night cream

Eye cream

Sunscreen

Sun protection

Essence

Facial mask

Lotion

Peel-off products

Ergothioneine is a rare natural chiral amino acid biosynthesized in certain bacteria  and fungi, and is widely distributed in mammalian cells and tissues. It is not produced in human body but can be absorbed by the body through OCTN1. It has the advantages including high safety, high stability, high bioavailability.

Ergothioneine is an important bioactive compound which has been used as a radical scavenger, an ultraviolet ray filter, a regulator of oxidation-reduction reactions and cellular bioenergetics, and a physiological cytoprotector, etc.

Ergothioneine is a powerful antioxidant, protects against γ and UV radiation. It offers anti-inflammatory, anti-ultraviolet radiation, and cell protection benefits. This ingredient scavenges active oxides/nitrides. Ergothioneine also has anti-ageing effects on skin caused by UV-radiation, and maintains cell physiological activity.

Ergothioneine is used in cosmetics & personal care products, night & eye cream, sunscreen, essence and facial mask applications.

EFSA approved it as a dietary supplement and fortified food additive in 2017. Due to powerful  antioxidant  properties  and  natural  safety, it can  be  applied  to  food, health products, cosmetics and other fields.