Ergotioneína

INCI Name: Ergothioneine

Aliases: thioneine; ergot sulphur base; EGT

CAS: 497-30-3

Appearance: white crystal

Melting point: 275-277oC

Optical rotation[α]D≥(+)122°（c=1, H2O ）

Recommended dosage: 0.1%-1.0%

Production description：

Ergothioneine was isolated from ergot in 1909, hence the name. At present, it is found that it can be synthesized in most fungi, some fungi, streptococci, mycobacteria and other microorganisms, and can be absorbed and accumulated by plants and animals

As a natural antioxidant, ergothioneine has been shown in several literatures to protect DNA and proteins from oxidative damage. Ergothioneine is thought to be 6000 times more effective than vitamin E in many biochemical reactions at the cellular level

Features

1.naturally occurring amino acids in nature

2.Super antioxidant capacity

3.Eliminate a broad spectrum of oxygen free radicals

4.Good light stability, no discoloration, good thermal stability, good PH value stability

5.Suitable for all formulations, non-allergic to all skin types

6.It takes 30 days to reach half the concentration in the human body

7.Can stabilize vitamins and derivatives, astaxanthin, retinol and derivatives, etc.

8.Only remove excess free radicals that damage the living body, without affecting the function of normal free radicals

                                  Quality standard for ergothioneine

Ergothioneine :

➢ Desirable (indispensable for human cells)

➢ Maintain the activity of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) in cells

➢ Eliminates excess free radicals

➢ Accelerates fat oxidation

➢ Is a super antioxidant

➢ Protects mitochondria from damage

➢ Resists ozone damage to cells

➢ In oxidative stress (imbalance of oxidation and antioxidant effects in the body)

cell protection

➢ Protect cell viability in polluted environment

➢ Protect DNA from UV-A damage

➢ Inhibit the expression of TNFα and MMP-1 to prevent photoaging

➢ Extends cell life cycle and can be used as an excellent anti-aging ingredient

➢ Works as cell preservation

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Market application：

Estee Lauder uses ergothioneine as a treasure of the town brand, and adds it to various products such as Clinique, The Source of Yuemu, and the Mystery of Aquamarine.