Vanillylidene Pentanedione is the organic compound.
Definition
Vanillylidene Pentanedione is the organic compound.
Cosmetic roles
Slows spoilage by oxygenANTIOXIDANTBinds metal ions to prevent spoilageCHELATINGProtects skin from outside irritantsSKIN PROTECTING
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Names & identifiers
VANILLYLIDENE PENTANEDIONEINCI
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 91418-45-0
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID30303970
- DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
- DTXCID30255102
- IUPAC
- 3-[(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methylidene]pentane-2,4-dione
- Molecular formula
- C13H14O4
- Molecular weight
- 234.251 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.
- Chelating agent1
- Humectant1
- Antioxidant1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard