active

Thioctic Acid

INCI: THIOCTIC ACID
CAS 1077-28-7 EC 214-071-2
1,2-Dithiolane-3-pentanoic acid, (+/-)-
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

1,2-Dithiolane-3-pentanoic acid, (+/-)-

Purpose

Function

Insufficient Data
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
NOAEL14.7 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Verdict

Good safety profile with generally recognized safety for cosmetic use.

US Note

OTC; dual water and fat solubility; regenerates vitamins C and E in antioxidant network

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
1077-28-7
EC Number
214-071-2
INCI
THIOCTIC ACID
Category
active
Updated
Apr 2, 2026