One of the important objectives of green chemistry is the use of eco-friendly solvents and catalysts to perform chemical reactions. Catalysts such as organocatalysts, enzymes, and ionic liquids have ...

Hippuric acid, or N-benzoylglycine, is an amino acid derivative found in the urine of herbivorous animals. The name is derived from Greek hippos (horse) and ouron (urine). In 1829, the pioneering ...

Oxalic acid is a naturally occurring compound in many fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains. While small amounts of oxalic acid are not harmful, this compound can inhibit the absorption of other ...

Hyaluronic acid is a compound found throughout your body. It plays a key role in many aspects of health, particularly in relation to your skin, eyes, and joints (1). For example, studies show that it ...

Palmitic acid, formally hexadecanoic acid, is a long-chain saturated fatty acid. It exists in nature primarily as a triglyceride and other esters. The most common natural fatty acid, it is abundant in ...

Chemical peels are cosmetic interventions in which experts apply a chemical solution to the face to remove dead skin cells and stimulate the growth of new cells. There is evidence to suggest mandelic ...

When this modified compound (4) was added to water, rapid polymerization occurred, but it was different from the polymer from lipoic acid (Figure 5). The authors explain that unlike in Figure 4, this ...

Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk. It's a popular ingredient in numerous skin care products nowadays. But ...