Bioactivity | Undecylenoyl phenylalanine is an antagonist for α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) and β-adrenergic receptor (β-ADR) to reduce the melanogenesis in melanocytes, reduces hyperpigmentation and thus ameliorates melasma lesions and solar lentigines[1]. |
CAS | 175357-18-3 |
Formula | C20H29NO3 |
Molar Mass | 331.45 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. Katoulis A, et al., A double-blind vehicle-controlled study of a preparation containing undecylenoyl phenylalanine 2% in the treatment of melasma in females. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2014 Jun;13(2):86-90. [2]. Katoulis AC, et al., A randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled study of a preparation containing undecylenoyl phenylalanine 2% in the treatment of solar lentigines. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2010 Jul;35(5):473-6. |