Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate (CAS 68797-35-3, EC 272-296-1), also known as dipotassium glycyrrhizate or by trade names such as Licozin G 1, is the dipotassium salt of glycyrrhizic acid derived from licorice root. It carries no assigned E-code and is registered under the molecular formula C42H62O16.2K.

In cosmetic formulations, it functions as a skin conditioner and humectant by attracting and retaining moisture within the stratum corneum, while its antioxidant activity helps neutralize free radicals that degrade product stability. In pharmaceutical topical preparations, it acts as a buffering agent to maintain target pH ranges and supports skin-protective effects in sensitive-skin or anti-inflammatory product lines.

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate is supplied as a solid and is subject to REACH registration requirements for EU market entry. Procurement teams should confirm grade suitability against Ph.Eur. or cosmetic-grade specifications depending on end application. HS code 2938.90.0000 applies for import and customs classification purposes.