Benzyl PCA

Benzyl PCA (CAS 60555-57-9) is a pyrrolidone carboxylic acid ester used in personal care and pharmaceutical formulations as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent.

Where is Benzyl PCA used?

• Skincare: moisturizing creams, serums, lotions supporting water retention in the stratum corneum
• Anhydrous formulations: balms, facial oils, waterless skincare
• Hair care: conditioning treatments and leave-on products for hydration and cuticle smoothness
• Pharmaceutical topicals: conditioning excipient in creams and ointments
• It combines PCA moisture-binding with enhanced lipophilicity.

Good to know: Its oil-phase compatibility suits systems without water-phase dependency.

Commercial specifications

• Drums and smaller quantities for laboratory or pilot-scale development