18 Beta Glycyrrhetinic Acid
| CAS NO.: | 471-53-4 |
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| Formula: | C30H46O4 | |
| Mol. Mass: |
470.69 g/mol | |
| Synonyms: |
18-beta-Glycyrrhetic Acid |
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| HTC Code: | 2938.90 |
Physical and chemical properties
| Physical state: | White to Off-white powder |
| Taste characteristic: | Tasteless |
| Solubility: | Soluble in ethanol, slightly soluble in petroleum ether; insoluble in water |
Typical Analytical Values
| Glycyrrhizic Acid content: | 99.0% |
| Loss on Drying: | 0.1% |
Actions
| Pharmacological | Anti-inflammatory, anti-irritant, anti-allergenic, anti-viral |
| Cosmetic/Personal Care | Increase skin elasticity, penetration enhancer, moisturizing and hydration, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, calms visible irritation |
| Applications: |
Personal care products, cosmetics, skin protection |
The safety of Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Glycyrrhizic Acid and their salts and esters has been assessed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel. The CIR Expert Panel evaluated the scientific data and concluded that Glycyrrhetinic Acid is safe for use in cosmetic and personal care products.
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