Acetyl Glutamine
AKA “Aceglutamide, L-Glutamine, N2-Acetyl-L-glutamine, Aceglutamida, Aceglutamidum, Glutamine, NEURAMINA”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Acetyl glutamine
AKA: Aceglutamide, L-Glutamine, N2-Acetyl-L-glutamine, Aceglutamida, Aceglutamidum, NEURAMINA
Synthetic · Humectant · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Amino Acid
Synthetic
Clean
A skin-conditioning amino acid that helps maintain skin's natural moisture and support its healthy barrier function.
Formula
C7H12N2O4
Mol. Weight
188.18
CAS #
2490-97-3
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic derivative of the amino acid glutamine developed for use in skincare to improve skin hydration and support cellular regeneration.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dehydration
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR