Solubility of Alpha Lipoic Acid, Coenzyme Q10, and Ferulic Acid in Propanediol
Asked by: skeggiold.film
On: December 30, 2017
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
What is the solubility of the following ingredients in Propanediol for use in cosmetic formulations?
- Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA)
- Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
- Ferulic Acid
Are there specific conditions (e.g., temperature) or limitations regarding the concentration at which these ingredients can be dissolved in Propanediol?
Answer
Based on the forum discussion:
- Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) from the company can be dissolved in Propanediol, but it requires gentle heating (around 50-60°C) to help it dissolve.
- For Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), the staff noted that it is unlikely to dissolve well in Propanediol, or only in very small quantities. They recommended testing the solubility at your desired concentration, as CoQ10 is typically used at low rates.
- A user shared their successful test, confirming that Ferulic Acid dissolved in Propanediol at a 3% concentration when combined with Propanediol and Alpha Lipoic Acid 5%.
The staff appreciated the shared information and planned to update the website.
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