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METHYLSELENO CARBOXYPROPYLGLUTAMINE

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII G6585SLR08 · registered name METHYLSELENO CARBOXYPROPYLGLUTAMINE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Protects skin from outside irritantsSKIN PROTECTINGInhibits microbial growthANTIMICROBIALSoftens hairHAIR CONDITIONINGKeeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONING
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Names & identifiers

METHYLSELENO CARBOXYPROPYLGLUTAMINEINCI
CAS No.chemical registry number
879546-05-1
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID20236723
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID50159214
IUPAC
N-[(1S)-1-Carboxy-3-(methylselanyl)propyl]-L-glutamine
Molecular formula
C10H18N2O5Se
Molecular weight
325.234 g/mol

What products actually use it for

What the 4 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 conditioner2
  • Humectant1
  • Biocide1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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