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ACETYL TYROSINE

N-acetyl-L-tyrosine is an N-acetyltyrosine in which the chiral centre has L configuration.

Molecular structure

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 2 list it before the 1% line and 1 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

3 of 3 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first

Definition

N-acetyl-L-tyrosine is an N-acetyltyrosine in which the chiral centre has L configuration. It has a role as a biomarker, an EC 2.1.1.4 (acetylserotonin O-methyltransferase) inhibitor and a human urinary metabolite. It is a N-acetyltyrosine and a N-acyl-L-tyrosine. It is a conjugate acid of a N-acetyl-L-tyrosinate.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII DA8G610ZO5 · registered name Acetyl L-tyrosine · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Keeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONINGGives skin a tanned colourTANNING

Safety & regulatory references

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

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 アセチルチロシン: 本品は、チロシン(*)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 TYROSINEINCI아세틸타이로신Korean label name (MFDS standard)L-Tyrosine, N-acetyl-SynonymアセチルチロシンJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
537-55-3
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
208-671-3
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID7046045
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID5026045
IUPAC
N-Acetyl-L-tyrosine
Molecular formula
C11H13NO4
Molecular weight
223.228 g/mol

What products actually use it for

What the 6 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 conditioner4
  • Tanning agents not otherwise specified2

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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