Adenosine

AKA: 58-61-7, Adenocard, Adenoscan, Adenine riboside, Nucleocardyl, Beta-D-Adenosine, Boniton, Sandesin, Myocol
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
OriginAdenosine is a purine nucleoside compound synthesized from adenine and ribose, both nitrogen-containing organic molecules. It is produced through chemical synthesis by coupling adenine with ribose via glycosidic bond formation under controlled conditions.
Adenosine is a nucleoside that is composed of adenine and d-ribose. Adenosine or adenosine derivatives play many important biological roles in addition to being components of DNA and RNA. For instance, adenosine plays an important role in energy transfer - as adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and adenosine diphosphate (ADP). It also plays a role in signal transduction as cyclic adenosine monophosphate, cAMP. Adenosine itself is both a neurotransmitter and potent vasodilator. When administered intravenously, adenosine causes transient heart block in the AV node. Because of the effects of adenosine on AV node-dependent supraventricular tachycardia, adenosine is considered a class V antiarrhythmic agent.
Solubility Water solubility increases by warming and lowering the pH
Formula
C10H13N5O4
Mol. Weight
267.24
CAS #
58-61-7
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
Softens & Smooths
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
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CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 789)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
3 studies / 1 mixed / 2 not irritating / reactions slight (CIR 789)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 irritating / 1 not irritating / reactions slight (CIR 789)
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR