sunscreen

Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone

INCI: HYDROXYDECYL UBIQUINONE
CAS 58186-27-9
2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2-(10-hydroxydecyl)-5,6-dimethoxy-3-methyl-
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2-(10-hydroxydecyl)-5,6-dimethoxy-3-methyl-

Purpose

Function

UV Filter
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Restricted
Safety
GOOD
US
Banned
EU Max ConcentrationNo specific EU concentration limit; typical cosmetic use 0.5–1%
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
NOAEL500 mg/kg
ConcernModerate
Flags
EU Restricted
Verdict

Restricted in EU with concentration limits; not approved as sunscreen active in US.

US Note

Not approved as a sunscreen active ingredient by FDA

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
58186-27-9
INCI
HYDROXYDECYL UBIQUINONE
Category
sunscreen
Updated
Apr 2, 2026