L-Glutamic acid
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Cosmetic Raw Materials & Intermediates
Amino acid used as a cosmetic ingredient for moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties
L-Glutamic acid is a non-essential amino acid and one of the most abundant in the human body. It plays a vital role in various metabolic pathways and is commonly included in cell culture media. In the cosmetics industry, it is valued for its hydrating and skin-conditioning functions, making it suitable for use in a wide range of moisturization and personal care formulations.
- CAS No.: 56-86-0
- Molecular Formula: C₅H₉NO₄
- Purity: 99% min
- Appearance White solid
- Molecular Weight 147.13 g/mol
- Density 1.4±0.1 g/cm³
- Boiling Point 333.8±32.0 °C at 760 mmHg
- Melting Point 205 °C (dec.)(lit.)
- Flash Point 155.7±25.1 °C
- Packaging 25kg / fibre drum
- Storage Conditions 2-8°C
- Customs Code 29224200
- Production capacity 50 tons/month
- Product Name
- L-glutamic acid;
- L-glutamate;
- (2S)-2-Aminopentanedioic acid;
- (S)-2-Aminopentanedioic acid;
- Applications Used as a raw material in cosmetic products for moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties

