Serine

Serine

AKA “L-serine, 56-45-1, (S)-2-Amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid, (S)-Serine, beta-Hydroxyalanine, L-(-)-Serine, L-ser, (2S)-2-amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid, Serina”

Skin Conditioning

Ingredient Facts

Serine

AKA: L-serine, 56-45-1, (S)-2-Amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid, (S)-Serine, Beta-Hydroxyalanine, L-(-)-Serine, L-ser, (2S)-2-amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid, Serina

Skin Conditioning · Antistatic · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Amino Acid

Clean

2-Amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid

Effective at 1.0%

Solubility 425000

Formula

C3H7NO3

Mol. Weight

105.09

CAS #

302-84-1, 56-45-1

Form

Powder

State

Solid; [Merck Index] White powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]

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Functions

Antistatic

Hair Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

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

An amino acid discovered in the late 19th century. Identified as a component of skin proteins and incorporated into skincare products in the latter 20th century based on its natural role in skin hydration and barrier function.