Glycyrrhizic Acid
| CAS NO.: | 1405-86-3 |  |
| Formula: | C42H62O16 | |
| Mol. Mass: |
822.93 g/mol | |
| Synonyms: |
Glycyrrhizin |
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| HTC Code: | 2938.90 |
Physical and chemical properties
| Physical state: | White powder |
| Taste characteristic: | Sweet, Characteristic |
| Solubility: | Soluble in water and hydro-alcohol solutions at recommended dosage levels; soluble in glycerine and propylene glycol, and low pH solutions |
Typical Analytical Values
| Glycyrrhizic Acid content: | 99.0% |
| Loss on Drying: | 2.5% |
Actions
| Pharmacological | Anti-inflammatory, anti-irritant |
| Cosmetic/Personal Care | Increase skin elasticity, penetration enhancer, moisturizing and hydration, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, calms visible irritation |
| Organoleptic | Eliminate aftertaste, enhance and extend sweetness, enhance flavors, enhance mouthfeel |
| Applications: | Food, beverages, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, personal care products, cosmetics, oral health products, skin protection, animal and pet products |
Links:
http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=14982&loc=ec_rcs