AKA: Monosodium malate, Sodium hydrogen dl-malate, 58214-38-3, Butanedioic acid, Monosodium salt, INS NO.350(I), MALIC ACID MONOSODIUM SALT
Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginSodium Malate is synthesized from malic acid, an organic compound derived from the dicarboxylic acid family. It is produced by neutralizing malic acid with sodium hydroxide or sodium carbonate.
Butanedioic acid, hydroxy-, monosodium salt
Formula
C4H5NaO5
Mol. Weight
156.07
CAS #
58214-38-3
Form
Liquid
State
White powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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