murphyPectin
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: (2S, 3R, 4S, 5R, 6R)-3, 4, 5, 6-tetrahydroxyoxane-2-carboxylic acid, Pectins, CHEBI:17309, Methoxylpectin, Methoxy, Pectinate, Zinc, Calcium, Breezers, Lozenge
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginDerived from plant cell walls, primarily apple pomace, citrus peel, or sugar beet pulp through industrial extraction. Produced by acid hydrolysis and precipitation of partially methylated polysaccharides from plant material.
Pectin is a heteropolysaccharide commercially derived from the cell wall of higher plants. It is composed of partially methylated polygalacturonic acid units linked in the positions 1-4. The carboxylic group of the constituents of pectin can exist in the form of esters, free acids, ammonium, potassium or sodium salts or as acid amides. Under the FDA regulation, pectin qualifies as a GRAS (generally recognized as safe) food substance. This status allows pectin to be used with no limitations.
Solubility Partially soluble in cold water
Formula
C6H10O7
Mol. Weight
194.14
CAS #
9000-69-5
Form
Powder
State
Yellowish-white solid; [Merck Index] Light brown powder; [MSDSonline]
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Binding
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Viscosity Controlling
Antioxidant
Improves Elasticity
Anti-Aging
Holds ingredients together
Keeps product blended
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.001–0.05%
Rinse-off0.0001–9%
0%50%100%
Reg. limit 1%
CIR reported use · 2013 survey
EU regulatory limit: 1%. Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annex III (Restricted Substances), Entry 24.
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR