Dipotassium azelate

Dipotassium azelate (CAS 52457-54-2) is the dipotassium salt of azelaic acid, a water-soluble organic salt.

Where is Dipotassium azelate used?

• Cosmetic serums and creams: incorporated into formulations
• Toners: controlled pH and skin-conditioning without azelaic acid solubility limits
• Pharmaceutical topical preparations: buffering agent
• Aqueous bases: stabilises active ingredient systems
• Personal care for uneven skin tone or sebum regulation: delivers the azelate ion profile
• Food and nutrition: buffering capacity for potassium-based pH adjustment
• It functions as a pH buffer and humectant.

Good to know: Offers formulators a more soluble, milder-handling alternative to free azelaic acid.

Commercial specifications

• Purity commonly 98% or above
• Packaging from small laboratory quantities to bulk industrial supply