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ACETYL GLUTAMINE

N-acetyl-L-glutamine is an N2-acetylglutamine that has L-configuration.

Molecular structure

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 10 list it before the 1% line and 47 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

12 of 57 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 57

Definition

N-acetyl-L-glutamine is an N2-acetylglutamine that has L-configuration. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is a N(2)-acyl-L-glutamine, a N-acetyl-L-amino acid and a N(2)-acetylglutamine. It is a conjugate acid of a N-acetyl-L-glutaminate. It is an enantiomer of a N(2)-acetyl-D-glutamine.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII 01J18G9G97 · registered name ACEGLUTAMIDE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Keeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONING

Safety & regulatory references

Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Amino Acid Alkyl Amides as Used in Cosmetics

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name アセチルグルタミン: 本品は、グルタミン(*)をアセチル化したものであり、次の化学式で表される。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

ACETYL GLUTAMINEINCI아세틸글루타민Korean label name (MFDS standard)アセチルグルタミンJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
2490-97-3
CAS No.chemical registry number
35305-74-9
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
219-647-7
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID2048959
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID301384696
IUPAC
N~2~-Acetyl-L-glutamine
Molecular formula
C7H12N2O4
Molecular weight
188.183 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
Solid
Boiling point
604.00 to 605.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Melting point
197 °C

Values measured on the substance itself, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: PubChem

What products actually use it for

What the 3 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Softener and conditioner3

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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