The ingredient, explained
Coenzyme A
Adenosine 5'--Trihydrogen Diphosphate-, 3'--Dihydrogen Phosphate-, P'--3-Hydroxy-4---3---2-Mercaptoethyl-Amino--3-Oxopropyl-Amino--2‚2-Di methyl-4-Oxobutyl- Ester, -R--
Ingredient guide
What it is and what it does
About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗
- Skin conditioning
- A broad cosmetic role for maintaining skin condition. It does not identify a particular clinical benefit.
Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗
Registry functions describe possible formulation roles, not results for a finished product. A dictionary entry is not an approval or a safety assessment.
A closer look
What the research shows
Local candidates study coenzyme Q 10, cysteamine or enzymes using coenzyme A as substrate/target, not administered coenzyme A. These distinct molecules cannot supply this link. Bounded exact screen only.
Research review checked Oct 1, 2026
Bounded local and exact-name indexed primary source search; absence is not proof of no research.
Ingredient research is not proof that a product containing this ingredient works.
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Products containing this ingredient
From the wider catalogue. Linked by the ingredient list, without an efficacy ranking.
Names and identifiers
- INCI name on ingredient lists
- COENZYME A
- CAS registry number
- 85-61-0
- EC number
- 201-619-0
Sources for this ingredient record
- EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗ · ODbL 1.0 (Open Beauty Facts database) · Recorded Aug 8, 2026