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Acetyl Carnitine HCl
AKA “Acetyl-L-carnitine hydrochloride, acetyl l-carnitine hydrochloride, Acetylcarnitine hydrochloride, ACETYL-L-CARNITINE CHLORIDE, NDW10MX58T, Branigen, Levacecarnine hydrochloride, ACETYLCARNITINE HYDROCHLORIDE [MI], ACETYLCARNITINE HYDROCHLORIDE [MART.]”
Skin Conditioning
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Ingredient Facts
Acetyl carnitine hcl
AKA: Acetyl-L-carnitine hydrochloride, Acetyl l-carnitine hydrochloride, Acetylcarnitine hydrochloride, ACETYL-L-CARNITINE CHLORIDE, NDW10MX58T, Branigen, Levacecarnine hydrochloride, ACETYLCARNITINE HYDROCHLORIDE [MI], ACETYLCARNITINE HYDROCHLORIDE [MART.]
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
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)
Formula
C9H18ClNO4
Mol. Weight
239.69
CAS #
5080-50-2
Form
Powder
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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
Traditional Use
A stabilized form of acetyl carnitine developed for skincare formulations to enhance skin vitality and support anti-aging benefits.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Fine Lines
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR