Camellia Sinensis Catechins

Camellia Sinensis Catechins 1
specimen · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 4.0
Camellia Sinensis Catechins 2
specimen · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 4.0
AKA: Tea, Ext., 283-519-7, 84650-60-2, 5, 7-dihydroxy-2-(3, 4, 5-trihydroxyphenyl)-3, 4-dihydro-2H-chromen-3-yl 3, 5-trihydroxybenzoate, [5, 4-dihydro-2H-chromen-3-yl] 3, 107965-88-8, 4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-3-yl 3, 5-trihydroxyphenyl)chroman-3-yl] 3
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Antioxidant
Fragrance
Plant Oil
Not Clean
OriginEast Asia
Camellia Sinensis Catechins is a mixture of catechins obtained from the leaves of Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
Formula
C22H18O11
Mol. Weight
458.40
CAS #
84650-60-2
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sun Damage
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Neutralizes free radicals
Quells irritation
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 658)
Eye Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions moderate to severe (CIR 658)
Sensitizer in Testing
2 studies / 2 sensitizing (CIR 658)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · 2014 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR