Magnolol

AKA: 528-43-8, 5'-Diallyl-2, 2'-dihydroxybiphenyl, Dehydrodichavicol, 2-(2-hydroxy-5-prop-2-enylphenyl)-4-prop-2-enylphenol, 4-allyl-2-(5-allyl-2-hydroxy-phenyl)phenol, FEMA NO. 4559
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
OriginMagnolol is a lignan compound typically derived from magnolia plant extracts as the starting material. It is produced through chemical isolation and synthesis from magnolia bark or flower extracts via solvent extraction methods.
Magnolol has been reported in Magnolia henryi, Magnolia officinalis, and other organisms with data available.
Solubility Slightly soluble in water; soluble in DMSO
Formula
C18H18O2
Mol. Weight
266.30
CAS #
528-43-8
Form
Powder
State
White powder; Bitter aroma
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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