Topic summary
Beta hydroxy acid
Extracted from the Wikipedia article Beta hydroxycarboxylic acid.
Occurrence and inventory
- β-Hydroxybutyric acid
- 3-Hydroxypentanoic acid
- 3-Hydroxyoctanoic acid
- 3-Hydroxydecanoic acid
- β-Hydroxy β-methylbutyric acid
- Carnitine
- Salicylic acid, a β-hydroxy acid. In cosmetics, the term beta hydroxy acid refers specifically to salicylic acid, which is used in some "anti-aging" creams and acne treatments. It is used to combat inflammation.