Phosphatidic Acid

Phosphatidic Acid

AKA “2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycerol-3-phosphoric acid, PA(16:0/16:0), GlyTouCan:G14789MJ, ((2R)-2, 3-bis(hexadecanoyloxy)propoxy)phosphonic acid, 2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycerol 3-phosphate”

Acid

Ingredient Facts

Phosphatidic acid

AKA: 2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycerol-3-phosphoric acid, PA(16:0/16:0), GlyTouCan:G14789MJ, ((2R)-2, 3-bis(hexadecanoyloxy)propoxy)phosphonic acid, 2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycerol 3-phosphate

Acid · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Barrier Lipid

Acid

Not Clean

Phosphatidic Acid is the phospholipid in which one of the primary hydroxyl groups of glycerin is esterified with phosphoric acid; and the two remaining hydroxyl groups are esterified with long chain, saturated or unsaturated fatty acids

Formula

C35H69O8P

Mol. Weight

648.9

CAS #

7091-44-3

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

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Functions

Emulsion Stabilising

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A naturally occurring phospholipid found in cell membranes; historically part of traditional fat-based skincare preparations. Modern skincare uses it as a skin-conditioning and hydrating agent derived from plant sources.