Acetyl Glucosamine
AKA “Marine Sweet, GreenNAG, Bio-NAG, N-[(2R, N-((2R, 6-Tetrahydroxy-1-oxohexan-2-yl)acetamide”
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Ingredient Facts
Acetyl glucosamine
AKA: Marine Sweet, GreenNAG, Bio-NAG, N-[(2R, N-((2R, 6-Tetrahydroxy-1-oxohexan-2-yl)acetamide
Botanical · Skin Conditioning | Humectant | Soothing · EWG: 5
Plant-Derived
Humectant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Acetyl Glucosamine is a naturally derived ingredient that helps enhance fragrance performance and skin feel in beauty products.
Formula
C8H15NO6
Mol. Weight
221.21
CAS #
10036-64-3
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Animal-Derived (shellfish) or Plant-Derived (corn/fungi)
Function
Skin Conditioning | Humectant | Soothing
Benefits
Skin Conditioning
Provides scent
Traditional Use
This is the chemical name for N-acetylglucosamine (NAG); derived from chitin in shellfish and fungi, it has been used in traditional medicine systems but entered modern skincare in the 1990s for hydration and anti-aging benefits.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR