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TETRAHYDROXYBUTYL TIMONACIC

Tetrahydroxybutyl Timonacic (INN),4-Thiazolidinecarboxylic acid, 2-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydroxybutyl)-

TETRAHYDROXYBUTYL TIMONACIC 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 17087-36-4
CAS 17087-36-4PubChem CID 86505

2-(1,2,3,4-Tetrahydroxybutyl)-4-thiazolidinecarboxylic acid

IUPAC name
2-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydroxybutyl)-1,3-thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid
Molecular formula
C8H15NO6S
Molecular weight
253.28 g/mol
Exact mass
253.06200837 Da
XLogP3
-4.8
Topological polar surface area
156.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
6
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
8
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

2-(1',2',3',4'-Tetrahydroxybutyl)thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acidRefChem:9090232-(1,2,3,4-Tetrahydroxybutyl)thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid2-(L-Arabino-tetrahydroxybutyl)-4(R)-1,3-thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid2-(L-XYLO-TETRAHYDROXYBUTYL)-4(R)-1,3-THIAZOLIDINE-4-CARBOXYLIC ACID2-(D-XYLO-TETRAHYDROXYBUTYL)-4-(R)-1,3-THIAZOLIDINE-4-CARBOXYLIC ACID2-(D-Arabino-tetrahydroxybutyl)-4(R)-1,3-thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acidAGZXTDUDXXPCMJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
3 more reported names
EINECS 241-147-2DB-040911D-ribo-2-(1',2',3',4'-tetrahydroxybutyl)thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid
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.

Inventory details for TETRAHYDROXYBUTYL TIMONACIC

INCI name

TETRAHYDROXYBUTYL TIMONACIC

Description

Tetrahydroxybutyl Timonacic (INN),4-Thiazolidinecarboxylic acid, 2-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydroxybutyl)-

Record provenance

Inventory reference
89866
Imported identity
TETRAHYDROXYBUTYL TIMONACIC
Source update
02/04/2014
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

EC
Restriction
Function
ANTIOXIDANT
Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

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How TETRAHYDROXYBUTYL TIMONACIC appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists TETRAHYDROXYBUTYL TIMONACIC 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.

TETRAHYDROXYBUTYL TIMONACIC 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

TETRAHYDROXYBUTYL TIMONACIC 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, TETRAHYDROXYBUTYL TIMONACIC carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for TETRAHYDROXYBUTYL TIMONACIC

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

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