Decarboxy (CAS 57022-38-5), also known in the market as Decarboxy Carnosine HCl (Carcinine), is a functional peptide derivative of carnosine used in cosmetics and biotech applications for its anti-glycation and protective properties. Glycation and the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) contribute to loss of elasticity, yellowing and stiffness of skin proteins over time; anti-glycation actives such as Decarboxy help counter these visible signs of sugar-related aging.
On the TCS website,
Decarboxy – Functional Peptide Intermediate for Cosmetic & Biotech Formulations
is presented as a high-purity ingredient (≥98% by HPLC) tailored for specialised cosmetic or biochemical applications, where peptide-related functionality is required. Typical cosmetic formats include serums, emulsions and targeted treatments in “urban defense”, “anti-pollution” and “advanced anti-aging” lines.
Decarboxy is conceptually linked to classical carnosine, a naturally occurring dipeptide (β-alanine + L-histidine) known for its antioxidant and anti-glycation properties. Within the same TCS GROUP offering,
provides a closely related ingredient for brands that want to build multi-layered defense systems against oxidative and sugar-related damage.
Both materials fit naturally into the company’s
category, where they can be combined with structural and repair peptides to create holistic anti-aging platforms. For example, Decarboxy may be formulated together with
to pair protective anti-glycation and antioxidant effects with pro-repair, collagen-stimulating properties, giving marketing teams a strong story around “defend & rebuild” skin strategies.
Formulation-wise, Decarboxy is typically used in the water phase or cool-down phase of emulsions, at low active levels. It is suitable for day and night creams, eye treatments and high-concentration serums targeted at consumers concerned with sugar-induced aging, dullness and loss of elasticity. Stabilising the formula with appropriate pH, antioxidants and protective packaging further enhances performance.
By sourcing Decarboxy from TCS INDUSTRIES LIMITED, developers gain a flexible functional peptide intermediate that supports cutting-edge anti-glycation and skin-defense concepts, fully compatible with the brand’s existing peptide and antioxidant offerings.