Is Tinosorb S Natural?

Q: Is Tinosorb S natural?

Tinosorb S has a Natural Origin Index (NOI) of 0.00 (scale 0–1) per ISO 16128. Tinosorb S is synthesized entirely from petrochemical feedstocks, resulting in a Natural Origin Index (NOI) of 0.0. An NOI of 0.00 means 0% of its molecular mass is traceable to a natural, renewable source.

Learn about Tinosorb S — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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Natural Origin Index

INCI NameTinosorb S

IUPAC Name5-(2-ethylhexoxy)-2-[4-[4-(2-ethylhexoxy)-2-hydroxyphenyl]-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]phenol

FormulaC38H49N3O5

PubChem CID135487856 ↗

FunctionUV Filter · Antioxidant

FeedstockThe primary commercial feedstocks for

Chemical Structure

Learn about Tinosorb S — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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Quick Facts

INCI NameTinosorb S
IUPAC Name5-(2-ethylhexoxy)-2-[4-[4-(2-ethylhexoxy)-2-hydroxyphenyl]-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]phenol
Molecular FormulaC38H49N3O5
PubChem CID135487856 ↗
FunctionsUV FilterAntioxidant
Primary FeedstockThe primary commercial feedstocks for Tinosorb S are derived from petrochemical sources. Specifically, the synthesis originates from benzene and ethylene, which are fundamental building blocks in the petrochemical industry.
NOI Score0.0 / 1.0
Tier100% Petroleum

Description

Learn about Tinosorb S — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

References

1ISO 16128-2:2017 — Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products — Part 2. ISO, Geneva.
2Tinosorb S. National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem CID 135487856. pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov ↗