Aspartic (Amino) Acid
INCI: ASPARTIC ACID
CAS 56-84-8
L-aspartic acid is the L-enantiomer of aspartic acid. It has a role as a neurotransmitter, a mouse metabolite and an Escherichia coli metabolite. It is a L-alpha-amino acid, an aspartate family amino acid, an aspartic acid and a proteinogenic amino acid. It is a conjugate acid of a L-aspartate(1-). It is an enantiomer of a D-aspartic acid.
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
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Description
L-aspartic acid is the L-enantiomer of aspartic acid. It has a role as a neurotransmitter, a mouse metabolite and an Escherichia coli metabolite. It is a L-alpha-amino acid, an aspartate family amino acid, an aspartic acid and a proteinogenic amino acid. It is a conjugate acid of a L-aspartate(1-). It is an enantiomer of a D-aspartic acid.
Purpose
Function
Skin Conditioning (Humectant), Hair Conditioning, Buffering/pH Adjuster
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationnone
MoSnot established
NOAEL697 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Flags
fda_food_additivejecfa_safe
Verdict
Safe in present practices of use and concentration per CIR Expert Panel with no genotoxicity, carcinogenicity, or irritation concerns.
US Note
GRAS per 21 CFR 172.320; no FDA cosmetic restrictions
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