Synonym(s)
alpha-d-glucopyranosiduronic acid methyl ester; CAS number: 104191-95-9; Glycyrrhizic acid methyl ester
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Glycyrrhizates are salts or esters of glycyrrhizinic acid, the diglucuronide of glycyrrhetinic acid. Methyl glycyrrhizates, the methyl ester of glycyrrhizinic acid, are used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a flavouring agent (reduces or inhibits the basic odour or taste of a product).
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