Dipotassium Azelate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Azelaic acid, Dipotassium salt, Azelaic acid, Potassium salt, 19619-43-3, Dipotassium;nonanedioate, 52457-54-2, Dipotassium nonanedioate, Nonanedioic acid, Potassium salt (1:2)
WHAT IS IT?
Synthetic
Not Clean
Dipotassium nonanedioate
Formula
C9H14K2O4
Mol. Weight
264.40
CAS #
52457-54-2
Form
Powder
WHAT DOES IT DO?
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A potassium salt derivative of azelaic acid developed for cosmetic use. Azelaic acid itself has been used in traditional and modern medicine for treating acne and hyperpigmentation.
IS IT CLEAN?
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA
✔ permitted
EU
⚠ restricted
JAPAN
⚠ restricted
CANADA
⚠ restricted
Regulatory Agencies
EWG
CIR
FDA
EU COSING
Health Canada
IS IT FOR ME?
Skin Types
●
all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
CAN I TRUST THIS?
The paper trail
🔬
Peer-reviewed
none on file
⚖️
Regulatory
1 listing →
🛡️
Safety-assessed
0 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR