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Glabridin

CAS 59870-68-7 · Formula C20H20O4 · MW 324.4 g/mol

A licorice-derived isoflavane supplied as a defined specialty compound for formulators and laboratories. It is supplied as a characterized specialty ingredient for cosmetic and personal-care formulation and as an analytical reference material.

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CAS Number
59870-68-7
Formula
C20H20O4
Molecular Weight
324.4 g/mol
Material Family
Specialty Additives
At a Glance
Material Family
Specialty Additives
Record Type
Pure compound
Primary Role
Conditioning
Functional Roles
GLABRIDIN
BLEACHING
Industries Served
Applications & Use Cases
  • Cosmetic formulation: licorice-derived isoflavane for personal-care products
  • Specialty ingredient: defined polyphenol (C20H20O4) for formulation development
  • Reference material: characterized isoflavane for analytical and R&D use
Safety & Handling
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A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.

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Chemical Identity
CAS Number
59870-68-7
Molecular Formula
C20H20O4
Molecular Weight
324.4 g/mol
IUPAC Name
4-[(3R)-8,8-dimethyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrano[2,3-f]chromen-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol
INCI Name
GLABRIDIN
PubChem CID
InChI Key
LBQIJVLKGVZRIW-ZDUSSCGKSA-N
Synonyms & Trade Names
Glabridin 4-[(3R)-8,8-dimethyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrano[2,3-f]chromen-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol 4-((3R)-8,8-dimethyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrano(2,3-f)chromen-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol (R)-4-(8,8-dimethyl-2,3,4,8-tetrahydropyrano[2,3-f]chromen-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol 4-[(3R)-8,8-DIMETHYL-2H,3H,4H,8H-PYRANO[2,3-F]CHROMEN-3-YL]BENZENE-1,3-DIOL (R)-4-(8,8-dimethyl-3,4-dihydro-2H,8H-pyrano[2,3-f]chromen-3-yl)benzene-1,3-diol (R)-Glabridin Glabridin (Standard) 4-[(3R)-8,8-dimethyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrano[6,5-f]chromen-3-yl]benzene-1,3-diol
Full Description

Glabridin (CAS 59870-68-7; molecular formula C20H20O4) is an isoflavane isolated from the root of licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra). It is supplied as a characterized specialty ingredient for cosmetic and personal-care formulation and as an analytical reference material.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the use of glabridin?

Glabridin is an isoflavane isolated from licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) supplied as a characterized specialty ingredient for cosmetic and personal-care formulation. It is also used as an analytical reference material and in R&D. RawSource supplies it to a defined polyphenol specification (C20H20O4).

Which food contains glabridin?

Glabridin occurs in the root of licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), from which it is isolated. The supplied material is a purified isoflavane characterized for formulation and analytical use rather than a food ingredient. CAS is 59870-68-7.

What is glabridin made from?

It is isolated from licorice root and is a single polyphenolic compound, an isoflavane with molecular formula C20H20O4. It is supplied as a defined specialty ingredient with a Certificate of Analysis confirming purity. Reference CAS 59870-68-7 on procurement documents.

Is glabridin the same as glycyrrhizin?

No. Glabridin is an isoflavane (C20H20O4), while glycyrrhizin is a saponin glycoside; both occur in licorice but are distinct compounds with different structures and uses. Confirm you are sourcing glabridin by CAS 59870-68-7 to avoid material confusion.

How is bulk glabridin packaged and quoted?

It is supplied as a characterized powder with CoA and SDS, with packaging scaled to order quantity. Because purity grade and volume drive cost, we quote per request rather than publish a price. Send a bulk RFQ with your required purity and quantity for a current quote.

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