OriginDerived from the amino acid methionine, a compound synthesized from petrochemical or fermentation-based sources. Produced through acetylation of methionine using acetic anhydride or acetyl chloride in chemical synthesis.
N-acetyl-L-methionine is an L-methionine derivative that is L-methionine in which one of the amine hydrogens is substituted by an acetyl group. It has a role as a nutraceutical. It is a N-acetylmethionine, a N-acetyl-L-amino acid and a L-methionine derivative. It is a conjugate acid of a N-acetyl-L-methionine(1-). It is an enantiomer of a N-acetyl-D-methionine.
Solubility 307000
Formula
C7H13NO3S
Mol. Weight
191.25
CAS #
1115-47-5, 65-82-7
Form
Powder
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Locks in moisture
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