Adipic Acid Dihydrazide
AKA “Adipic dihydrazide, Hexanedioic acid, dihydrazide, adipic hydrazide, AJICURE ADH, QUALIMER ADH, NSC-3378, ULTRALINK HYDRAZIDE”
Acid
Ingredient Facts
Adipic acid dihydrazide
AKA: Adipic dihydrazide, Hexanedioic acid, Adipic hydrazide, AJICURE ADH, QUALIMER ADH, NSC-3378, ULTRALINK HYDRAZIDE
Acid · Film Forming · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Acid
Clean
Helps skin retain moisture and maintain hydration for a smoother, more supple complexion.
Formula
C6H14N4O2
Mol. Weight
174.20
CAS #
1071-93-8
Form
Powder
State
Dry Powder, Pellets or Large Crystals; Pellets or Large Crystals; Liquid; Dry Powder
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Moisturising
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic compound developed in the 20th century from adipic acid. Used in modern cosmetics as a preservative booster and chelating agent to improve formula stability.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR