Glycyrrhetinic acid

Glycyrrhetinic acid (CAS 471-53-4), also known as uralenic acid, is a pentacyclic triterpenoid derived from licorice root extract. In personal care and cosmetics, it functions as a skin-conditioning active. In flavoring applications, it contributes to the characteristic licorice taste profile of finished products. In cosmetic formulations, it is used in anti-inflammatory creams, serums, and spot-treatment products.

Formulators incorporate it into whitening and brightening preparations where it acts as a tyrosinase modulator. This helps to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation and redness in various skin types. In the flavor industry, it is used as a flavoring agent and acidulant in confectionery and oral care products. It is also utilized in tobacco flavoring systems where a licorice character is required.

It appears in topical pharmaceutical preparations as a functional active in formulations addressing minor skin irritation. The material is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder for industrial use. It is available in cosmetic-grade and pharmaceutical-grade specifications, with purity levels typically ranging from 95% to 98% by HPLC. These standards ensure high performance in sensitive applications.

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