Sodium Dehydroacetate

Functions
Preservative
CAS Number(s)
4418-26-2
EINECS number(s)
224-580-1
FDA UNII
8W46YN971G

Sodium Dehydroacetate is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid (DHA) and is a tasteless and white powder. It is used as a fungicide and plasticizer in toothpaste and pharmaceuticals. Sodium Dehydroacetate is a food-grade preservative and mold inhibitor labeled as E266.

In medicine, Sodium Dehydroacetate has used for the treatment of feet Trichophyton infection. It is effective in low concentrations, a widely used cosmetic preservative soluble in water, glycols, and methanol.

Sodium Dehydroacetate is an antimicrobial ingredient, with a fungicide, pesticide, and bactericide action, which can be used as a preservative. It is used in lotions, eye shadow products, bar soap products, toothpaste, and a wide range of personal care products. It is a hypoallergenic and non-irritating ingredient, as only a few cases of sensitization are described in scientific literature.

Synonyms
Sodium 1-(3,4-dihydro-6-methyl-2,4-dioxo-2H-pyran-3-ylidene)ethanolate
Sodium Dehydroacetate

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Serum Splenodermine
Biologique Recherche

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