OriginDerived from glucuronic acid, a naturally occurring compound in the body, through synthetic sodium salt formation. Produced by synthesizing glucuronic acid derivatives and neutralizing them with sodium hydroxide to create the sodium salt.
See also: d-glucuronic acid, monosodium salt (annotation moved to).
Formula
C6H9NaO7
Mol. Weight
216.12
CAS #
14984-34-0, 4934-42-3
Form
Liquid
State
Monohydrate: White solid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Draws water to skin
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