CAPSANTHIN/CAPSORUBIN
Capsanthin/Capsorubin is a coloring material derived from paprika oleoresin. It is a mixture of pigments consisting predominantly of capsanthin and capsorubin. It conforms to the formulas:
CAPSANTHIN/CAPSORUBIN is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: IV/147.
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| Market | Evidence status | Records | Source language |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Union | Evidence linked Positive-list entry with conditions Open this evidence | 1 | English and EU languages |
| Great Britain | Evidence linked Permitted list with conditions Open this evidence | 1 | English |
| Canada | Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported | 0 | English and French |
| New Zealand | Evidence linked Permitted list with conditions Open this evidence | 1 | English |
| ASEAN | Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported | 0 | English and national languages |
| China | Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported | 0 | Chinese with selected English material |
| Japan | Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported | 0 | Japanese; official English translation available |
| South Korea | Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported | 0 | Korean with some English names |
| United States | Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported | 0 | English |
| Australia | Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported | 0 | English |
| Brazil | Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported | 0 | Portuguese with INCI crosswalks |
| India | Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported | 0 | English and Hindi |
| Saudi Arabia | Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported | 0 | Arabic and English |
Chemical identity and properties
Capsanthin
Capsanthin is a carotenone. It has a role as a plant metabolite. — ChEBI
- IUPAC name
- (2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16E,18E)-19-[(4R)-4-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl]-1-[(1R,4S)-4-hydroxy-1,2,2-trimethylcyclopentyl]-4,8,13,17-tetramethylnonadeca-2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18-nonaen-1-one
- Molecular formula
- C40H56O3
- Molecular weight
- 584.9 g/mol
- Exact mass
- 584.42294564 Da
- XLogP3
- 10.6
- Topological polar surface area
- 57.5 Ų
- Hydrogen-bond donors
- 2
- Hydrogen-bond acceptors
- 3
- Covalent units
- 1
- Defined stereocentres
- 3
Also known as
16 more reported names
External database identifiers
- ChEBI:CHEBI:3375
- ChEMBL:CHEMBL1519371
- EPA DTXSID:DTXSID10905012
- PubMed:27154496
Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-09-02 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.
What the official INCI name states
The official label is a composite INCI name with 2 named source-material segments. Each segment must be reconciled with the supplier specification.
- Identity type from wording
- composite
- Named source segments
- 2
Review parsed source-name segments
- CAPSANTHIN
- CAPSORUBIN
This structure is derived only from the official label wording. It does not establish composition, concentration, chemical equivalence, safety or regulatory permission.
Inventory details for CAPSANTHIN/CAPSORUBIN
INCI name
CAPSANTHIN/CAPSORUBIN
Description
Capsanthin/Capsorubin is a coloring material derived from paprika oleoresin. It is a mixture of pigments consisting predominantly of capsanthin and capsorubin. It conforms to the formulas:
Record provenance
- Inventory reference
- 32428
- Imported identity
- CAPSANTHIN/CAPSORUBIN
- Source update
- 12/08/2020
Annex records for CAPSANTHIN/CAPSORUBIN
Key data
- COLORANT
- Exclusively or mainly intended to colour the cosmetic product, the body as a whole or certain parts thereof, by absorption or reflection of visible light. All authorised colorants are substances in the positive list of Annex IV to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
Official EU ingredient-name evidence
The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.
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How CAPSANTHIN/CAPSORUBIN appears in the CosIng inventory
The CosIng inventory lists CAPSANTHIN/CAPSORUBIN as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.
CAPSANTHIN/CAPSORUBIN is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.
Frequently asked questions
Source note for CAPSANTHIN/CAPSORUBIN
This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for CAPSANTHIN/CAPSORUBIN with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.
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