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TETRAHYDROPALMATINE

Tetrahydropalmatine is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:

TETRAHYDROPALMATINE 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 483-14-7
CAS 483-14-7PubChem CID 72301

(-)-Tetrahydropalmatine

Tetrahydropalmatine is a berberine alkaloid obtained by formal addition of two molecules of hydrogen to the pyridine ring of palmatine. It has a role as a non-narcotic analgesic, an adrenergic agent and a dopaminergic antagonist. It is an an (S)-7,8,13,14-tetrahydroprotoberberine, a berberine alkaloid and an organic heterotetracyclic compound. It is functionally related to a palmatine. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
(13aS)-2,3,9,10-tetramethoxy-6,8,13,13a-tetrahydro-5H-isoquinolino[2,1-b]isoquinoline
Molecular formula
C21H25NO4
Molecular weight
355.4 g/mol
Exact mass
355.17835828 Da
XLogP3
3.2
Topological polar surface area
40.2 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
5
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
1

Also known as

tetrahydropalmatineGindarineHyndarineCaseanine(-)-Corydalis B(-)-rotundineTetrahydropalmatine, l-Tetrahydropalmatine, (-)-
16 more reported names
3X69CO5I79CHEBI:165635,8,13,13a-Tetrahydro-2,3,9,10-tetramethoxy-6H-dibenzo(a,g)quinolizinetetrahydropalmitine(13aS)-2,3,9,10-tetramethoxy-5,8,13,13a-tetrahydro-6H-isoquino[3,2-a]isoquinoline(13aS)-2,3,9,10-tetramethoxy-5,8,13,13a-tetrahydro-6H-isoquino(3,2-a)isoquinoline(13aS)-2,3,9,10-tetramethoxy-6,8,13,13a-tetrahydro-5H-isoquinolino(2,1-b)isoquinolineTetrahydropalmatine l-RefChem:897187l-Tetrahydropalmatine(S)-Tetrahydropalmatinelevo-tetrahydropalmatine(S)-2,3,9,10-Tetramethoxy-6,8,13,13a-tetrahydro-5H-isoquinolino[3,2-a]isoquinoline(S)-(-)-tetrahydropalmatine2,3,9,10-tetramethoxy-13aalpha-berbine(-)-Corydalis
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.

Official European Commission record

CosIng substance ID
100877
Published in the Official Journal
Yes
Recorded by the Commission
2023-12-07
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Inventory details for TETRAHYDROPALMATINE

INCI name

TETRAHYDROPALMATINE

Description

Tetrahydropalmatine is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:

Record provenance

Inventory reference
cosing-live-100877
Imported identity
TETRAHYDROPALMATINE
Source update
2023-12-07
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

EC
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Restriction
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Function
HAIR CONDITIONING
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
Enhancing the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

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How TETRAHYDROPALMATINE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists TETRAHYDROPALMATINE 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.

TETRAHYDROPALMATINE is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions 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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TETRAHYDROPALMATINE 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, TETRAHYDROPALMATINE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for TETRAHYDROPALMATINE

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

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