Ingredients --

Sodium PCA

Chemical Formula:

Synonyms

Sodium-2-pyrrolidone carboxylate

Description

Pale yellow clear liquid

Uses

Sodium PCA is hygroscopic, attracting moisture from the air. It is used as a moisturizer (humectant) for hair and skin care products.

It is a stronger hydrating agent than the traditional compounds used for this purpose, such as glycerine, propylene glycol, or sorbitol.

sodium PCA: InChI=1/C5H7NO3.Na/c7-4-2-1-3(6-4)5(8)9;/h3H,1-2H2,(H,6,7)(H,8,9);/q;+1/p-1/t3-;/m0./s1/fC5H6NO3.Na/h6H;/q-1;m