Dipotassium Aspartate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 2001-89-0, L-Aspartic acid, Dipotassium salt, Aspartic acid, Aspartic Acid, Dipotassium Salt, L-ASPARTIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT (1:2), Potassium L-aspartate
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Clean
L-Aspartic acid, potassium salt
Formula
C4H5K2NO4
Mol. Weight
209.28
CAS #
14007-45-5
Form
Powder
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic potassium salt of aspartic acid developed for modern skincare in the late 20th century. Used as a skin conditioning and pH buffering agent in formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR