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Zinc PCA

CAS 15454-75-8 · MF C10H12N2O6Zn · MW 321.6 g/mol

A skin-purifying ingredient that regulates sebum production, reduces acne, and hydrates the skin. Ideal for oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin formulations.

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CAS Number
15454-75-8
Molecular Formula
C10H12N2O6Zn
Molecular Weight
321.6 g/mol
Material Family
Specialty Additives
Functional Roles
GHS / SDS Safety Danger
Corrosive
  • H318 (96.6%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
Chemical Identity
CAS Number15454-75-8
IUPAC Namezinc bis((2S)-5-oxopyrrolidine-2-carboxylate)
InChI KeyOWVLYQRCCIEOPF-QHTZZOMLSA-L
PubChem CID 11602214
INCI NameZINC PCA
Synonyms & Trade Names
zinc pidolate Zinc PCA zinc pyroglutamate Zinc, bis(5-oxo-L-prolinato)- C32PQ86DH4 Proline, 5-oxo-, zinc salt (2:1), L- ZINC PYRROLIDONE CARBOXYLATE ZINC L-PYROGLUTAMATE ZINC PIDOLATE [WHO-DD] Cleansing Foaming Gel RefChem:196064 ZINC PCA [INCI] Cleansing Foaming Gel Acne Pro Skin Zinc, bis(5-oxo-L-prolinato-kappaN1,kappaO2)-, (T-4)-
Full Description

A skin-purifying ingredient that regulates sebum production, reduces acne, and hydrates the skin. Ideal for oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin formulations.