AKA: 76-78-8, (+)-Quassin, (1S, 2S, 6S, 7S, 9R, 13R, 17S)-4, 15-dimethoxy-2, 6, 14, 17-tetramethyl-10-oxatetracyclo[7.7.1.02, 7.013, 17]heptadeca-4, 14-diene-3, 11, 16-trione, Picrasa-2, 12-diene-1, 17-tetramethyl-10-oxatetracyclo(7.7.1.02, 17)heptadeca-4
WHAT IS IT? Origin Derived from quassia wood (Picrasma excelsa), a tropical tree in the Simaroubaceae family native to South America. Isolated through solvent extraction of the heartwood, then chemically synthesized for cosmetic formulation stability.
(3aS,6aR,7aS,8S,11aS,11bS,11cS)-1,3a,4,5,6a,7,7a,8,11,11a,11b,11c-Dodecahydro-2,10-dimethoxy-3,8,11a,11c-tetramethyldibenzo[de,g]chromene-1,5,11-trione
IS IT FOR ME? Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
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CAN I TRUST THIS? The paper trail
🔬 Peer-reviewed none on file
🛡️ Safety-assessed 1 review →
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IS IT CLEAN? Regulatory Status
JAPAN ⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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