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InventoryRef 7807615/10/2010

KINETIN

Furfuryl(purin-6-yl)amine

KINETIN 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 525-79-1

CAS 525-79-1PubChem CID 3830

Kinetin

Kinetin is a member of the class of 6-aminopurines that is adenine carrying a (furan-2-ylmethyl) substituent at the exocyclic amino group. It has a role as a geroprotector and a cytokinin. It is a member of 6-aminopurines and a member of furans. — ChEBI

IUPAC name: N-(furan-2-ylmethyl)-7H-purin-6-amine

Molecular formula: C10H9N5O
Molecular weight: 215.21 g/mol
Exact mass: 215.08070993 Da
XLogP3: 1.0
Topological polar surface area: 79.6 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 2
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 5
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

6-Furfurylaminopurine6-Furfuryladenine6-(Furfurylamino)purineN6-FurfuryladenineN-FurfuryladenineCytokininAdenine, N-furfuryl-Furfuryl(purin-6-yl)amine

16 more reported names

1H-PURIN-6-AMINE, N-(2-FURANYLMETHYL)-N(sup 6)-FurfuryladenineN-(2-Furanylmethyl)-1H-purin-6-amineNSC-23119P39Y9652YJCHEBI:274076 furfurylaminopurine6 FurfuryladenineRefChem:151264CHEBI:23530208-382-2N-(furan-2-ylmethyl)-9H-purin-6-amineN6-(Furfurylamino)purinen(6)-furfuryladenineC10H9N5O2-Furanmethanamine, N-1H-purin-6-yl-

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:27407
ChEMBL:CHEMBL228792
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID9035175
PubMed:22966218
PubMed:22145117
PubMed:21775922
PubMed:21772789
PubMed:21599934
PubMed:21354583
PubMed:21187979
PubMed:21044846
PubMed:20978606
PubMed:20808544
PubMed:20179937
PubMed:19186174

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Inventory details for KINETIN

INCI name

KINETIN

INN name

hyaluronidase

Description

Furfuryl(purin-6-yl)amine

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 78076
Imported identity: KINETIN
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for KINETIN

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Key data

CAS

525-79-1

208-382-2

Restriction

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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.

#14161 · KINETIN

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KING COBRA VENOMSKIN CONDITIONING

KIWI FRUIT EXTRACT BETA-GLUCANABRASIVE, ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, SKIN CONDITIONING

KIWI SEED OIL/PALM OIL AMINOPROPANEDIOL ESTERSSKIN CONDITIONING

KJELLMANIELLA CRASSIFOLIA POWDERHUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING

Additional official and scientific sources

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How KINETIN appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists KINETIN 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.

KINETIN 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

KINETIN 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.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, KINETIN carries the following function designation(s):

SKIN CONDITIONING

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Source note for KINETIN

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