Tocopheryl Phosphate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 425429-22-7, Beta-Alanine, Compd. with 3, 4-dihydro-2, 5, 7, 8-tetramethyl-2-(4, 8, 12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-6-yl dihydrogen phosphate (1:1), I(2)-Alanine, 12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H -1-benzopyran-6- yl dihydrogen phosphate (1:1)
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Clean
Tocopheryl Phosphate is a complex mixture of esters of Tocopheryl (q.v.) Phosphoric Acid (q.v.)
Effective at 0.11%
Formula
C47H86NO9P
Mol. Weight
840.20
CAS #
425429-22-7
Form
Powder
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Anti-Aging
Antioxidant
Strengthens Barrier
Traditional Use
A water-soluble vitamin E derivative developed in the modern cosmetics industry. Designed to allow vitamin E's antioxidant properties to function in aqueous skincare formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sun Damage
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR