Cosmetic ingredient

DEHYDROACETIC ACID

Dehydroacetic acid is a cyclic ketone, a chemical structure that distinguishes this ingredient within a cosmetic composition. Its Portuguese localized name is ácido desidroacético.

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CAS number

520-45-6 / 771-03-9 / 16807-48-0

EC number

208-293-9 / 212-227-4 / -

Chemical name

3-Acetyl-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2,4(3H)-dione

DEHYDROACETIC ACID: what it is

Dehydroacetic acid is a cyclic ketone, a chemical structure that distinguishes this ingredient within a cosmetic composition. Its Portuguese localized name is ácido desidroacético.

DEHYDROACETIC ACID: what it does in cosmetics

In a cosmetic formula, dehydroacetic acid is classified as a preservative. This classification identifies the technical role under which it appears among the ingredients.

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