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PHYTOHEMAGGLUTININ

Phytohemagglutinin is a plant protein isolated from the red kidney bean, Phaseolus vulgaris.

PHYTOHEMAGGLUTININ 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.

That describes this inventory, not the law. No imported rule is not evidence that an ingredient is permitted: a rule may exist under another name or identifier, or in a dataset not yet imported here.

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 9008-97-3
CAS 9008-97-3PubChem CID 596533

Phytohemagglutinins

IUPAC name
2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-5,7-dimethoxy-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromen-4-ol
Molecular formula
C19H22O6
Molecular weight
346.4 g/mol
Exact mass
346.14163842 Da
XLogP3
2.6
Topological polar surface area
66.4 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
6
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Plant HemagglutininsHemagglutinins, PlantRefChem:389217LectinAPLKIOPSKVXHFK-UHFFFAOYSA-N2-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-5,7-dimethoxy-2H-1-benzopyran-4-olLectin from Phaseolus vulgaris (red kidney bean)2H-1-Benzopyran-4-ol, 2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-5,7-dimethoxy-
1 more reported name
2-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-5,7-dimethoxy-4-chromanol #

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
98920
Entry status
Active
Published in the Official Journal
Yes
Recorded by the Commission
2023-05-23
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Inventory details for PHYTOHEMAGGLUTININ

INCI name

PHYTOHEMAGGLUTININ

Description

Phytohemagglutinin is a plant protein isolated from the red kidney bean, Phaseolus vulgaris.

Record provenance

Inventory reference
cosing-live-98920
Imported identity
PHYTOHEMAGGLUTININ
Source update
2023-05-23
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
—
Function
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 PHYTOHEMAGGLUTININ appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists PHYTOHEMAGGLUTININ 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.

PHYTOHEMAGGLUTININ 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

PHYTOHEMAGGLUTININ 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, PHYTOHEMAGGLUTININ carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for PHYTOHEMAGGLUTININ

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

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