Tranexamic Acid
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 701-54-2, 4-(Aminomethyl)cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4-(Aminomethyl)-Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Amino Acid
Synthetic
Clean
Tranexamic acid is a monocarboxylic acid. It has a role as an antifibrinolytic drug and a hematologic agent. It is functionally related to a cyclohexanecarboxylic acid.
Formula
C8H15NO2
Mol. Weight
157.21
CAS #
1197-18-8
State
Solid
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.
Buffering
Controls excess oil
Minimizes pores
Traditional Use
This is the CAS number for retinol (Vitamin A). Vitamin A was identified in 1913, and retinol's anti-aging properties were discovered in the 1980s when researchers studying acne treatments noticed significant improvements in skin texture and wrinkles.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
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