Honokiol

AKA: 35354-74-6, 5'-Diallyl-4, 2'-dihydroxybiphenyl, Purinol, 4-allyl-2-(3-allyl-4-hydroxy-phenyl)phenol, 2-(4-hydroxy-3-prop-2-enylphenyl)-4-prop-2-enylphenol, FMLT BSASM H
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
Honokiol is under investigation in clinical trial NCT00966953 (Development of Clinical Method to Determination Triclosan Retention in Plaque Following Brushing.).
Formula
C18H18O2
Mol. Weight
266.30
CAS #
35354-74-6
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.
Antioxidant Protection
Neutralizes Free Radicals
Traditional Use
Incomplete INCI name provided; cannot determine traditional use without full ingredient specification.
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR