{"product_id":"ectoin","title":"Ectoin: Skin Defence Extremolyte","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lraktech.com\/collections\/ectoin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEctoin\u003c\/a\u003e is a highly versatile molecule used in next-generation moisturisers, anti-ageing serums, and sensitive skincare formulations designed to deliver immediate hydration support and long-term skin protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional humectants, ectoin works by stabilising the skin’s water environment - helping it retain moisture while maintaining a balanced, resilient barrier under daily environmental stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be used as a standalone active or added to existing products to enhance hydration, calm sensitivity, and improve overall skin resilience - making it a powerful, flexible ingredient for both finished products and DIY formulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical name: \u003c\/strong\u003e(4\u003cem\u003eS\u003c\/em\u003e)-3,4,5,6-Tetrahydro-2-methyl-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCAS:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96702-03-3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eINCI:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ectoin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssay:\u003c\/strong\u003e 99.9% purity (HPLC, 210 nm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e White crystalline powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMolecular weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 142.16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e C\u003csub\u003e6\u003c\/sub\u003eH\u003csub\u003e10\u003c\/sub\u003eN\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific rotation: \u003c\/strong\u003e+141.5\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Cool (≤ 25 °C), dry, protected from light and humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFormulation \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3-2%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater solubility:\u003c\/strong\u003e 550 g\/l \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStability:\u003c\/strong\u003e pH 1-9, light and oxygen stable across all temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e no incompatibility with other cosmetic active substances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsage:\u003c\/strong\u003e can be added directly to aqueous phase (hot or cold) prior to emulsification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalytical Data:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent batch: \u003cstrong\u003eLT-20251125\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChromatographic Anaysis: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/3846\/6008\/files\/HPLC-Ectoin_20251125_wm_pw.pdf?v=1776029661\" title=\"HPLC\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHPLC Chromatogram\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lrak Technologies","offers":[{"title":"10 grams (1 bottle)","offer_id":51543332978904,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/3846\/6008\/files\/Ectoin_main.jpg?v=1775679198","url":"https:\/\/lraktech.com\/products\/ectoin","provider":"Lrak Technologies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}