Roe
AKA “5-[2-(6-Methoxynaphthalen-2-Yl)ethyl]-2, 6-Dioxo-1, 2, 3, 6-Tetrahydropyrimidine-4-Carboxylic Acid, CHEMBL3925700, CHEMBL3990079, BDBM50211715, Q27465093”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Roe
AKA: 5-[2-(6-Methoxynaphthalen-2-Yl)ethyl]-2, 6-Dioxo-1, 2, 3, 6-Tetrahydropyrimidine-4-Carboxylic Acid, CHEMBL3925700, CHEMBL3990079, BDBM50211715, Q27465093
Synthetic · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Not Clean
Roe is a cosmetic ingredient. Also known as 5-[2-(6-Methoxynaphthalen-2-Yl)ethyl]-2.
Formula
C18H16N2O5
Mol. Weight
340.30
CAS #
159852-64-9
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Draws water to skin
Traditional Use
A synthetic sunscreen active ingredient developed in the late 20th century to provide UV protection. Created as part of modern efforts to formulate broad-spectrum sunscreens for cosmetic and dermatological use.
Skin Types
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Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR