| Description | Undecylenoyl phenylalanine (Sepiwhite msh QD) is a novel depigmenting agent, which possibly acts as an alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone antagonist, thus inhibiting melaninogenesis. |
| Synonyms | Undecylenoylphenylalanine, Sepiwhite msh QD, Sepiwhite msh, 十一碳烯酰基苯丙氨酸 |
| molecular weight | 331.45 |
| Molecular formula | C20H29NO3 |
| CAS | 175357-18-3 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 60 mg/ml (181.02 mM) |
| References | 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. 3. Bissett DL, et al. Reduction in the appearance of facial hyperpigmentation by topical N-undecyl-10-enoyl-L-phenylalanine and its combination with niacinamide. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2009 Dec;8(4):260-6. 4. Dreher F, et al. Efficacy of hydroquinone-free skin-lightening cream for photoaging. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2013 Mar;12(1):12-7. |