Glyoxylic acid (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Ethanal acid; Glyoxylic acid; Oxoacetic acid

Definition
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Glyoxylic acid is a substance that is used as a buffer substance in cosmetic formulations.

Glyoxylic acid is naturally found in fresh green leaves and unripe fruits (especially maple, borage, rhubarb, currants, gooseberries and horse chestnuts).

Literature
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  1. Burger A et al (1993) Fragaria vesca In Hunnius, Pharmaceutical Dictionary. De Gruyter publishing house. S. 626

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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