Roe

AKA: 5-[2-(6-Methoxynaphthalen-2-Yl)ethyl]-2, 6-Dioxo-1, 2, 3, 6-Tetrahydropyrimidine-4-Carboxylic Acid
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Not Clean
OriginNative to United States. Derived from roe plant leaves, a species native to North America and cultivated in the United States. Extracted through solvent extraction or maceration of dried leaf material to isolate active compounds.
Roe is a cosmetic ingredient. Also known as 5-[2-(6-Methoxynaphthalen-2-Yl)ethyl]-2.
Formula
C18H16N2O5
Mol. Weight
340.30
CAS #
159852-64-9
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
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.
Draws water to skin
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
—
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR