20-Hydroxyecdysone

20-Hydroxyecdysone (CAS 5289-74-7) is a naturally derived polyhydroxylated steroid hormone, also known commercially as Ecdysterone, Beta-Ecdysone, and Crustecdysone. It carries no assigned E-code and is classified under HS code 29372900. It occurs naturally in plants and arthropods and is isolated primarily from botanical sources.

In personal care formulations, 20-Hydroxyecdysone functions as a skin conditioner by interacting with cellular receptors to support protein synthesis and skin barrier integrity. In food and nutrition applications, it serves as a flavorant and functional ingredient, where its bitter-modulating properties contribute to taste profile adjustment in finished products.

This material is supplied as a powder and is subject to REACH registration requirements for EU commerce. Procurement teams should confirm supplier documentation for purity grade, batch-specific CoA, and compliance with applicable regional food or cosmetic ingredient regulations prior to formulation use.