Malonic Acid

Malonic Acid

AKA “propanedioic acid, Dicarboxymethane, Carboxyacetic acid, Methanedicarboxylic acid, malonate, Kyselina malonova, USAF EK-695, 3-Propanedioic acid”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Malonic acid

AKA: Propanedioic acid, Dicarboxymethane, Carboxyacetic acid, Methanedicarboxylic acid, Malonate, Kyselina malonova, USAF EK-695, 3-Propanedioic acid

Synthetic · Buffering · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

Helps balance the pH of skincare formulations to maintain optimal effectiveness and skin comfort.

Solubility greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992)

Formula

C3H4O4

Mol. Weight

104.06

CAS #

141-82-2

Form

Liquid

State

Malonic acid appears as white crystals or crystalline powder. Sublimes in vacuum. (NTP, 1992)

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Functions

Buffering

Skin Conditioning

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

Stabilizes pH

Antioxidant Protection

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A synthetic dicarboxylic acid developed in the 19th century through organic chemistry synthesis. Used in contemporary skincare formulations as an exfoliant and skin conditioner with no historical cosmetic precedent.