Cat Number: API28874513

Sodium L-pyroglutama

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CAS Number

28874-51-3

Synonyms

Sodium L-pyroglutamate
Sodium pyroglutamate
Sodium pidolate
Sodium (S)-5-oxopyrrolidine-2-carboxylate

Description

Sodium PCA 50% is considered a natural moisturising factor of the skin and as such is also found in human skin. It is obtained from glutamic acid. Glutamic acid is found in wheat, sugar cane and many other plants. Effect: Sodium PCA is rich in sodium salts, as they are also found in the skin. It supports the suppleness and moisturisation of the skin.
It is used in many types of skin care products: creams, gels, lotions, hair care products, decorative cosmetics, mouthwashes.

Molecular Weight

151.1

Molecular Formula

C5H6NNaO3

EINECS

249-277-1

SMILES

C1CC(=O)NC1C(=O)[O-].[Na+]

Appearance

Pale yellow transparent liquid

Boiling Point

453.1ºC at 760 mmHg