Hyaluronic acid is used in medicine and cosmetics to hydrate skin, improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, aid wound healing, and lubricate joints, making it effective for treating dry skin, osteoarthritis, dry eyes, and as a cosmetic filler. It functions as a natural moisture binder in the body. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Carbohydrates. Its therapeutic use is listed as adhesion-prevention agents, dermatologicals, osteoarthritis agents and wound-healing agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a fermentation-derived source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Hyaluronan, Luronit and Macronan. Its PubChem SID is 481108865.
Hyaluronic acid
| CAS No | 9004-61-9 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C16H27NO12 |
| Molecular Weight | 425.38 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (2S,3S,4R,5R,6R)-6-[(2R,3S,4R,5R,6R)-5-acetamido-3-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-methoxyoxan-4-yl]oxy-4,5-dihydroxy-3-methoxyoxane-2-carboxylic acid |
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Hyaluronic acid is used in medicine and cosmetics to hydrate skin, improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, aid wound healing, and lubricate joints, making it effective for treating dry skin, osteoarthritis, dry eyes, and as a cosmetic filler.
The listed CAS number is 9004-61-9.
The listed molecular formula is C16H27NO12.
The listed molecular weight is 425.38 g/mol.
(2S,3S,4R,5R,6R)-6-[(2R,3S,4R,5R,6R)-5-acetamido-3-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-methoxyoxan-4-yl]oxy-4,5-dihydroxy-3-methoxyoxane-2-carboxylic acid.
The source lists Hyaluronan, Luronit and Macronan.