Hippuric acid (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

acidum hippuricum; Benzamidoacetic acid; benzoylaminoacetic acid; Benzoylaminoacetic acid; Hippuric acid; N-Benzoylglycine; N-Benzoylglycines

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Hippuric acid (from hippos = horse; detection of the acid in the urine of horses) is an organic carboxylic acid with the molecular formula C9H9NO3 which is used in cosmetic formulations. Hippuric acid acts as a hair conditioning agent in cosmetics (makes the hair easy to comb, smooth, soft and shiny and gives it volume).

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The p-aminohippuric acid (PAH), a derivative of hippuric acid, is used in medical diagnostics for kidney function testing (PAH clearance).

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Hippuric acid http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/catalog/product/sigma/112003?lang=de&region=DE

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer