Ectoine

Ectoine (CAS 96702-03-3) is a naturally derived amino acid derivative produced by extremophilic bacteria as a stress-protection mechanism.

Where is Ectoine used?

• Personal care: moisturizers, anti-aging creams and sun-care products
• Skin care: protects skin cells from UV radiation, pollution and osmotic stress
• Biotechnology: stabilizes enzymes, vaccines and diagnostic reagents during processing, lyophilization and long-term storage
• Eye drops and nasal sprays: membrane-protective agent
• It stabilizes proteins, membranes and biological structures under environmental stress conditions.

Good to know: Specifications are typically aligned to manufacturer-defined standards given the absence of a pharmacopoeial monograph. Buyers should confirm microbial source and production documentation when qualifying suppliers.

Commercial specifications

• High purity grades suitable for cosmetic and biotechnology applications
• Cosmetic-grade material is the most commercially prevalent form
• Fermentation-derived material from certified production processes is the market standard