Coenzyme A

Coenzyme A (CAS 85-61-0, EC 201-619-0) is a naturally occurring cofactor synthesised from pantothenic acid, adenosine, and cysteine. Known by the abbreviations CoA, HSCoA, CoASH, and CoA-SH, it carries no assigned E-code. It belongs to the nucleosides and nucleotides category with molecular formula C21H36N7O16P3S.

In personal care formulations, Coenzyme A functions as a skin conditioner and humectant by donating thiol groups that support cellular redox balance and moisture retention at the stratum corneum. In pharmaceutical and biotechnology applications, it acts as an acyl-group carrier in enzymatic assays and metabolic pathway research, enabling precise biochemical synthesis and analytical work.

Coenzyme A is supplied as a yellowish lyophilisate suitable for pharmaceutical and life science grades, compliant with REACH registration requirements applicable in the EU. It is classified under HS code 2933299090. Packaging is available in research and bulk quantities to meet procurement requirements across cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology sectors.