AKA: Acetyl-L-carnitine hydrochloride, Acetyl l-carnitine hydrochloride, Acetylcarnitine hydrochloride, ACETYL-L-CARNITINE CHLORIDE, Branigen, Levacecarnine hydrochloride, ACETYLCARNITINE HYDROCHLORIDE [MI], ACETYLCARNITINE HYDROCHLORIDE [MART.]
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Amino Acid
Clean
1-Propanaminium, 2-(Acetyloxy)- 3-Carboxy-N,N,N-Trimethyl-,Chloride
Solubility >36 [ug/mL] (The mean of the results at pH 7.4)
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.
Traditional Use
A stabilized form of acetyl carnitine developed for skincare formulations to enhance skin vitality and support anti-aging benefits.
Regulatory Status
JAPAN⚠ restricted
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR