Glucosamine HCL

Glucosamine HCL 1
AKA: D-Glucosamine hydrochloride, (2R, 3R, 4S, 5R)-2-amino-3, 4, 5, 6-tetrahydroxyhexanal hydrochloride, D-Glucose, Hydrochloride, Chitosamine hydrochloride, D-Glucosamine chloride, 2-Amino-2-deoxy-D-glucose hydrochloride, Artrox (TN), D-Glucosamine monohydrochloride
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
The Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety concluded that Glucosamine HCl is safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating.
Formula
C6H14ClNO5
Mol. Weight
215.63
CAS #
66-84-2
Form
Liquid
State
White powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
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.
Reduces Static
Conditions Hair
Reduces flyaways
Softens and detangles hair
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
—
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Dermal Absorption 5%
Concentration Guide
Dermal absorption: 5%. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 832).
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR