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Dipotassium Azelate
AKA “azelaic acid, dipotassium salt, RefChem:589030, Azelaic acid, potassium salt, 19619-43-3, dipotassium;nonanedioate, 52457-54-2, Dipotassium nonanedioate, Nonanedioic acid, potassium salt (1:2)”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Dipotassium azelate
AKA: Azelaic acid, Dipotassium salt, RefChem:589030, Azelaic acid, Potassium salt, 19619-43-3, Dipotassium;nonanedioate, 52457-54-2, Dipotassium nonanedioate, Nonanedioic acid, Potassium salt (1:2)
Ingredient · Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Not Clean
Dipotassium nonanedioate
Formula
C9H14K2O4
Mol. Weight
264.40
CAS #
52457-54-2
Form
Powder
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Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A potassium salt derivative of azelaic acid developed for cosmetic use. Azelaic acid itself has been used in traditional and modern medicine for treating acne and hyperpigmentation.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Dipotassium Azelate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Azelaic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Azelaic acid and its salts
Health Canada
Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
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Topical azelaic acid, salicylic acid, nicotinamide, sulph...
Haibo Liu, Haiyan Yu, Jun Xia, Ling Liu, Guan J Liu, Hong Sang + 1 more
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2020
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Topical azelaic acid, salicylic acid, nicotinamide, sulph...
Haibo Liu, Haiyan Yu, Jun Xia, Ling Liu, Guan J Liu, Hong Sang + 1 more
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2020
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Topical azelaic acid, salicylic acid, nicotinamide, sulph...
Haibo Liu, Haiyan Yu, Jun Xia, Ling Liu, Guan J Liu, Hong Sang + 1 more
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2020
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Topical azelaic acid, salicylic acid, nicotinamide, sulph...
Haibo Liu, Haiyan Yu, Jun Xia, Ling Liu, Guan J Liu, Hong Sang + 1 more
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2020
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Topical azelaic acid, salicylic acid, nicotinamide, sulphur, zinc and fruit acid (alpha-hydroxy acid) for acne.
Liu H, Yu H, Xia J, Liu L, Liu GJ et al.
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2020
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The versatility of azelaic acid in dermatology.
Tamara Searle, Faisal R Ali, Firas Al-Niaimi
The Journal of dermatological treatment, 2022
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The versatility of azelaic acid in dermatology.
Tamara Searle, Faisal R Ali, Firas Al-Niaimi
The Journal of dermatological treatment, 2022
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR