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GLUCURONIC ACID

Aldehydo-D-glucuronic acid is a D-glucuronic acid.

Molecular structure

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 4 list it before the 1% line and 14 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

12 of 18 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 18

Definition

Aldehydo-D-glucuronic acid is a D-glucuronic acid. It is functionally related to an aldehydo-D-glucose. It is a conjugate acid of an aldehydo-D-glucuronate.

Source: PubChem

Cosmetic roles

Binds metal ions to prevent spoilageCHELATINGDraws in and holds moistureHUMECTANTKeeps pH steadyBUFFERING

Safety & regulatory references

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name グルクロン酸: 本品は、次の化学式で表される糖酸である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

GLUCURONIC ACIDINCI글루쿠로닉애씨드Korean label name (MFDS standard)グルクロン酸Japanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
576-37-4
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
209-401-7
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID60859531
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID101012071
IUPAC
Hexuronic acid
Molecular formula
C6H10O7
Molecular weight
194.139 g/mol

What products actually use it for

What the 3 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Humectant1
  • Chelating agent1
  • pH regulating agent1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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