Name:Glycyrrhizic Acid
Synonyms:glycyrrhizin; glycyrrhizinic acid; glycyrrhetinic acid glycoside
Cas:1405-86-3
Molecular Formula and Molecular Weight : C42H62O16;822.92
Herb Source:Dry root and culm of Licorice
Appearance:white powder crystal
Melting Point and solubility:mp220°C. Freely sol in hot water, alcohol. Practically insol in ether
The licorice extract is widely used in Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, Food and Drinks.
Function:
1.It is soluble in pyridine ethanol and Chloroform, sparing soluble in Gasoline and dimethyl ether,
insoluble in water.
2.Glycyrrhizic acid has the function of anti-bacterial, anti-tumor.
3.It play as the adrenal cortical hormone, which is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis,
asthma, allergic dermatitis inflammation of ENT and ulceration
4.It will increase skin resistance, eliminate inflammation prevent allergy, clean skin.
5.It could also inhibit the activation of tyrosinase, prevent the formation of melanin. |
