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PHYTOENE

Phytoene is the organic compound that conforms generally to the formula

PHYTOENE 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 13920-14-4
CAS 13920-14-4CAS 540-04-5PubChem CID 5280784

Phytoene

All-trans-phytoene is the all-trans-isomer of phytoene. It has a role as a plant metabolite. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
(6E,10E,14E,16E,18E,22E,26E)-2,6,10,14,19,23,27,31-octamethyldotriaconta-2,6,10,14,16,18,22,26,30-nonaene
Molecular formula
C40H64
Molecular weight
544.9 g/mol
Exact mass
544.500802041 Da
XLogP3
15.3
Topological polar surface area
0.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
0
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

CHEBI:26119RefChem:1095575Phytoene (constituent of lycopene and tomato extract containing lycopene)876K2ZK1OFAll-trans-Phytoene540-04-5trans-Phytoene(all-E)-Phytoene
16 more reported names
7,7',8,8',11,11',12,12'-Octahydro-psi,psi-carotene87E4NJ6N5115-cis-Phytoene (>80%)NSC-378840(all-E) phytoene.psi.,.psi.-Carotene, 7,7',8,8',11,11',12,12'-octahydro-2,6,10,14,19,23,27,31-octamethyldotriaconta-2,6,10,14,16,18,22,26,30-nonaenephytoene, (all-E)-7,7,8,8,11,11,12,12-octahydro-psi,psi-caroteneUNII-87E4NJ6N51(E/Z)-PhytoeneNSC 378840Phytoene, All-trans-A1MBACHEBI:8191all-trans-7,7',8,8',11,11',12,12'-octahydro-Lycopene
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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.

Official European Commission record

CosIng substance ID
101164
Published in the Official Journal
Yes
Recorded by the Commission
2024-07-02
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Inventory details for PHYTOENE

INCI name

PHYTOENE

Description

Phytoene is the organic compound that conforms generally to the formula

Record provenance

Inventory reference
cosing-live-101164
Imported identity
PHYTOENE
Source update
2024-07-02
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Key data

CAS
13920-14-4 (cis-)/ 540-04-5 (trans-)
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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.
LIGHT STABILIZER
Protecting the cosmetic product from deterioration effects of light.
UV FILTER
Exclusively or mainly intended to protect the skin and/or hair against certain UV radiation by absorbing, reflecting or scattering UV radiation. All authorised UV filters are substances in the positive list of Annex VI to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE
Retarding the evaporation of water from the skin surface. Occlusives are generally lipids which tend to remain on the skin surface and thus increase the water content of skin.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

#20891 · PHYTOENE

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

PALMITOYL OLIGOPEPTIDE-243 AMIDESKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS; SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE
PEDIOCOCCUS FERMENT LYSATESKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT; SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT; SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS; SK…
PENTYL 3-GLYCERYL ASCORBATEANTIOXIDANT; SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT; HUMECTANT; SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT; SKIN CONDITIO…
PETROSELINIC ACIDANTI-SEBORRHEIC; ANTIMICROBIAL; SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT; SKIN PROTECTING; SKIN CONDITIONING -…
PHYTOFLUENEUV FILTER; SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE
POLYCITRONELLOL ACETATEFRAGRANCE, HAIR CONDITIONING, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIEN…
PROPYLENE GLYCOL AZELATE ESTERSANTI-SEBUM; SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT; SKIN PROTECTING; SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE
RAMULARIA COCCINEA FERMENT FILTRATE LYSATE EXTRACT FILTRATESKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE

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How PHYTOENE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists PHYTOENE 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.

PHYTOENE is also tagged with 4 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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PHYTOENE 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 PHYTOENE

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

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