AKA: 7512-17-6, Marine Sweet, GreenNAG, Bio-NAG, N-[(2R, 3R, 4S, 5R)-3, 4, 5, 6-tetrahydroxy-1-oxohexan-2-yl]acetamide, Acetyl glucosamine, 2-Acetamido-2-deoxyglucose, N-((2R, 6-Tetrahydroxy-1-oxohexan-2-yl)acetamide
WHAT IS IT? Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
The Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety concluded that Acetyl Glucosamine is safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating.
State
Solid; [Merck Index] Beige powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
WHAT DOES IT DO? Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng