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ALKANNA TINCTORIA ROOT EXTRACT

Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Dyer's Alkanet, Alkanna tinctoria L., Boraginaceae

ALKANNA TINCTORIA ROOT EXTRACT is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 517-88-4
CAS 517-88-4PubChem CID 72521

Alkannin

Alkannin is a hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
5,8-dihydroxy-2-[(1S)-1-hydroxy-4-methylpent-3-enyl]naphthalene-1,4-dione
Molecular formula
C16H16O5
Molecular weight
288.29 g/mol
Exact mass
288.09977361 Da
XLogP3
3.0
Topological polar surface area
94.8 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
3
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
5
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
1

Also known as

AnchusinAlkanna RedAnchusa acid075CRZ9995NSC-945245,8-dihydroxy-2-[(1S)-1-hydroxy-4-methyl-pent-3-enyl]naphthalene-1,4-dione5,8-dihydroxy-2-((1S)-1-hydroxy-4-methyl-pent-3-enyl)naphthalene-1,4-dione5,8-dihydroxy-2-((1S)-1-hydroxy-4-methylpent-3-enyl)naphthalene-1,4-dione
16 more reported names
RefChem:554083208-245-7(-)-AlkanninAlkannin (VAN)Anchusin (VAN)Alkanna red (VAN)Anchusa acid (VAN)(S)-5,8-Dihydroxy-2-(1-hydroxy-4-methylpent-3-en-1-yl)naphthalene-1,4-dioneCHEBI:2578(S)-5,8-Dihydroxy-2-(1-hydroxy-4-methylpent-3-enyl)-1,4-naphthoquinoneE1035,8-dihydroxy-2-[(1S)-1-hydroxy-4-methylpent-3-en-1-yl]-1,4-dihydronaphthalene-1,4-dioneC.I. Natural Red 20 (VAN)Cerven prirodni 20Cerven prirodni 20 [Czech]UNII-075CRZ9995
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External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-09-02 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 85251-58-7
CAS 85251-58-7PubChem CID 5208

(+-)-Shikonin

C.I. Natural Red 20 is a naphthoquinone. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
5,8-dihydroxy-2-(1-hydroxy-4-methylpent-3-enyl)naphthalene-1,4-dione
Molecular formula
C16H16O5
Molecular weight
288.29 g/mol
Exact mass
288.09977361 Da
XLogP3
3.0
Topological polar surface area
94.8 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
3
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
5
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

RefChem:905516SHIKALKINC.I. Natural Red 20(Rac)-Shikonin(+/-)-ShikoninARNEBIN-4(+/-)-Alkannin5,8-DIHYDROXY-2-(1-HYDROXY-4-METHYLPENT-3-EN-1-YL)NAPHTHALENE-1,4-DIONE
16 more reported names
KBioGR_000610C.I. 75530KBio3_001080HY-N6004QTL1_000075LS-144855,8-dihydroxy-2-(1-hydroxy-4-methyl-pent-3-enyl)naphthalene-1,4-dione1,4-Naphthalenedione, 5,8-dihydroxy-2-(1-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-pentenyl)- (9CI)1, 5,8-dihydroxy-2-(1-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (S)-5,8-Dihydroxy-6-(1-hydroxy-4-methylpent-3-en-1-yl)naphthalene-1,4-dione(+-)-AlkanninC.I. 75535;Isoarnebin 4C.I. Natural Red 20 (VAN)1, 5,8-dihydroxy-2-(1-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (-)-1, 5,8-dihydroxy-6-(1-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (-)-natural red 20
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External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 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 identifies a biological source material and its stated preparation or plant part.

Identity type from wording
biological_material
Preparation or form
ROOT EXTRACT, EXTRACT
Stated biological parts
ROOT
Scientific-name candidates to verify against the supplier specification
Alkanna tinctoria

This structure is derived only from the official label wording. It does not establish composition, concentration, chemical equivalence, safety or regulatory permission.

Verified source-organism taxonomy

Exact scientific names from the INCI wording matched the immutable Catalogue of Life release shown here.

2026-07-17 XR

Alkanna tinctoria

accepted

(L.) Tausch

Rank
species
Kingdom
Plantae
Family
Boraginaceae
Genus
Alkanna
Dyer's AlkanetSpanish-buglossalkanetalkannadyer's-alkanetdyer's-bugloss
Open Catalogue of Life record

Catalogue of Life 2026-07-17 XR · DOI 10.48580/dgykv · CC BY 4.0.

Inventory details for ALKANNA TINCTORIA ROOT EXTRACT

INCI name

ALKANNA TINCTORIA ROOT EXTRACT

Description

Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Dyer's Alkanet, Alkanna tinctoria L., Boraginaceae

Record provenance

Inventory reference
74181
Imported identity
ALKANNA TINCTORIA ROOT EXTRACT
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes
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Key data

CAS
517-88-4 / 23444-65-7 / 85251-58-7
EC
- / 286-469-4 / -
Restriction
—
Function
SKIN CONDITIONING
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

#1342 · ALKANNA TINCTORIA ROOT EXTRACT

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ALLANBLACKIA STUHLMANNII SEED BUTTERSKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN PROTECTING
ALLANTOINSKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING
ALLANTOIN ACETYL METHIONINEANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicalsPubChem PUG RESTEU Safety Gate cosmetic product alertsECHA CHEMUS EPA CompToxCosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessmentsFDA Global Substance Registration SystemILO/WHO International Chemical Safety CardsJapan NITE-CHRIPNIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical HazardsOECD eChemPortal

How ALKANNA TINCTORIA ROOT EXTRACT appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ALKANNA TINCTORIA ROOT EXTRACT 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.

ALKANNA TINCTORIA ROOT EXTRACT 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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Source note for ALKANNA TINCTORIA ROOT EXTRACT

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