Acetyl Carnitine HCl
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
Ingredient Facts
Acetyl carnitine hcl
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 · Humectant · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Amino Acid
Synthetic
Clean
Acetyl Carnitine HCl helps condition and soften skin, supporting its natural moisture balance and promoting a smoother, healthier appearance.
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.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
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
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR