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ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE

Alkaline Phosphatase is an enzyme that hydrolizes esters of phosphoric acid. Specfically, Alkaline Phosphatase is used to catalyze the removal of 5'-phosphates from DNA and RNA

ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 9001-78-9
CAS 9001-78-9PubChem CID 18985873

Alkaline Phosphatase

Alkaline Phosphatase (AP) is an oral treatment and has a very favorable side-effect profile. AP only acts locally in the colon to reduce the continuous inflammation of the colon by endotoxin from Gram-negative bacteria and extracellular ATP in UC patients. DrugBank

IUPAC name
2-[[1-[2-[[1-(2-aminopropanoyl)pyrrolidine-2-carbonyl]amino]acetyl]pyrrolidine-2-carbonyl]amino]-5-(diaminomethylideneamino)pentanoic acid
Molecular formula
C21H36N8O6
Molecular weight
496.6 g/mol
Exact mass
496.27578090 Da
XLogP3
-5.0
Topological polar surface area
227.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
6
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
8
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Phosphatase, alkalineRefChem:388781EINECS 232-631-4Phosphatase, Alkaline, from Escherichia coliOrthophosphoric-monoester phosphohydrolase (alkaline optimum)Orthophosphoricmonoester phosphohydrolase (alkaline optimum)232-631-4Phosphatase, Alkaline from Escherichia coli
8 more reported names
Enterostatin, human, mouse, ratENTEROSTATIN,HUMANAlkaline Phosphatase (ALP)ITZMJCSORYKOSI-UHFFFAOYSA-NAlkaline Phosphatase from calf intestinalPhosphatase, Alkaline from Chicken IntestinePhosphatase, Alkaline from calf intestine(Purified)(S)-2-((S)-1-(2-((S)-1-((S)-2-aminopropanoyl)pyrrolidine-2-carboxamido)acetyl)pyrrolidine-2-carboxamido)-5-((diaminomethylene)amino)pentanoic acid

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE

INCI name

ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE

Description

Alkaline Phosphatase is an enzyme that hydrolizes esters of phosphoric acid. Specfically, Alkaline Phosphatase is used to catalyze the removal of 5'-phosphates from DNA and RNA

Record provenance

Inventory reference
54294
Imported identity
ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
SKIN CONDITIONING
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

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The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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How ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE 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.

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ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

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Source note for ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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