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GLUCAMINE

D-Glucamine is an organic molecular entity.

Molecular structure

Definition

1-Amino-1-deoxy-D-glucitol

D-Glucamine is an organic molecular entity.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII 5QN16UUF80 · registered name GLUCAMINE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Softens hairHAIR CONDITIONINGDraws in and holds moistureHUMECTANT

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

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

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name グルカミン: 本品は、次の化学式で表される有機化合物である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

GLUCAMINEINCI글루카민Korean label name (MFDS standard)グルカミンJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
488-43-7
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
207-677-3
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID901032334
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID101517338
IUPAC
1-Amino-1-deoxy-D-glucitol
Molecular formula
C6H15NO5
Molecular weight
181.188 g/mol

Measured properties

Melting/freezing point
127 ℃
Initial boiling point and range
531 ℃
Flash point
275 ℃
Vapour pressure
-8.1070927089 ㎜Hg
n-Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow)
-3.610
Molecular weight
181.19

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 5 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.

  • Humectant3
  • Softener and conditioner2

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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