Ectoin
Ectoine is a compound with multiple biological functions , It is a natural cell protectant, an amino acid derivative produced by bacteria,
chemically named tetrahydromethylpyrimidine carboxylic acid
It is produced by halophiles in extreme environments, such as high temperatures, high salt and high UV exposure,
as a natural protective ingredient to help microorganisms resist the external environment.
Discovery and extraction of ecdoine
This compound is able to regulate cellular osmotic pressure, helping microbes survive in extreme environments.
Ectoine
CAS number 96702-03-3
Molecular weight 142.156
Density 1.4±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling point 381.5±35.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular formula C6H10N2O2
Melting point ~280°
Flash point 184.5±25.9 °C
Place of Origin:China
Packaging:1KG/Bag. 25kg/drums
The private label service:500g/1kg/ Aluminum foil bag
the Capsules OEM service; 0# Capsules 500mg/pcs. 2000pcs/kg in Vacuum bag
Product Name | Ectoine | Batch Number | ID-YKDY215 |
Name | 4-Pyrimidinecarboxylic Acid |
CAS No.: | 96702-03-3 | MolecularFormula | C6H10N2O2 |
Quality Standard | The Quality Meet USP /CP/ home standard |
Appearance | White to off-white powder | Conform |
Identification | Conform to the RT of Standard | Conform |
Solubility | Easily soluble in water | Conform |
Assay | 99% | 99.95% |
Purity (% HPLC) | NLT 99.5 | 99.96 |
Water content
(% by K.F) | NMT 0.5 | NMT 0.2 |
Transmittance
(% by K.F) | NLT 98 | 99.7 |
pH-value | 5.5 - 7.0 | 6.25 |
Heavy Metals |
Pb(ppm) | NMT 20 | Conform |
Total microbial count(CFU/g) | NMT 100 | Conform |
Yeast&Mold
(CFU/g) | NMT 100 | Conform |
Escherichiacoli
(CFU/g) | ND | ND |
Staphylococcus aureus(CFU/g) | ND | ND |
Salmonella(CFU/g) | ND | ND |
Conclusion | Conform with Enterprise Standard |
Function of Ectoine
1.Cytoprotective effect
Ecdoine protects enzymes, DNA, proteins, nucleic acids
and cell membranes from damage in a variety of extreme environments.
These conditions include high temperature, cold, dryness, high pressure, high salinity,
high radiation and extreme pH.
2.Anti-uv damage
Ecdoine can prevent UV-induced skin photoaging by preventing the aging process of keratinocytes
and fibroblasts by inhibiting UV-induced cell damage.
In addition, it blocks the chain reaction triggered by UVA exposure, prevents mt-DNA mutations,
and protects Langerhan cells from external stimuli,
thereby boosting skin immunity.
3.Repair skin
Ectoin can effectively repair damaged skin, improve thin skin, rough skin, scars
and other problems, keep skin smooth.
It can also promote fibroblast growth and epidermal cell metabolism, enhance cell self-repair ability
fade and eliminate wrinkles.
4.Delay skin aging
Ectodoine can promote cell proliferation and differentiation, inhibit aging gene expression,
fundamentally solve the problem of skin cell composition,
and make skin cells more active.
5.Hydrating light spot
Ectoin can improve skin microcirculation, accelerate cell proliferation,
improve blood circulation speed, thereby enhancing skin hydrophilicity and water content,
discharge melanin, and achieve whitening, hydrating and lightening effect
