Benzyl PCA
✓ EU AllowedIdentification
CAS Number 60555-57-9
EINECS / EC 262-291-2
CosIng Ref 82520
Chemical Name benzyl 5-oxopyrrolidine-2-carboxylate
IUPAC Name —
Formula C12H13NO3
Mol. Weight 219.24 g/mol
SMILES C1CC(=O)NC1C(=O)OCC2=CC=CC=C2
InChIKey NVKOCDGGRHAHOJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Function & Classification
Primary Function moisturizer
Secondary Functions humectant Official CosIng Information All Functions: humectant CAS #: 60555-57-9 | EC #: 262-291-2 Chemical, IUPAC Name: Proline, 5-Oxo-, P
Origin Natural
Category Amino Acids & Peptides
EU Regulatory Status
Safety Profile
Skin Type Compatibility
Dry Skin ✓ Beneficial
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
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NOAEL · Dermal Absorption % · Sensitization
Formulation Guidelines
Benefits moisturizer/humectant Official CosIng Information All Functions: humectant CAS #: 60555-57-9 | EC #: 262-291-2 Chemical/IUPAC Name: Proline, 5-Oxo-, P, Hydrating, Antioxidant
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