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InventoryRef 3401315/10/2010

GLUCOSE GLUTAMATE

L-Glutamic acid, 5-.alpha.-d-glucopyranosyl ester

GLUCOSE GLUTAMATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 59279-63-9
CAS 59279-63-9PubChem CID 102012172

Glucose Glutamate

The CIR Expert Panel concludes that the available data are insufficient to support the safety of Glucose Glutamate for use in cosmetic products. Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

IUPAC name
(2S)-2-amino-5-oxo-5-[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxypentanoic acid
Molecular formula
C11H19NO9
Molecular weight
309.27 g/mol
Exact mass
309.10598118 Da
XLogP3
-5.3
Topological polar surface area
180.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
6
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
10
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
6

Also known as

PMI2C4FWF1WICKENOL 545UNII-PMI2C4FWF1L-Glutamic acid, 5-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl esterL-GLUTAMIC ACID, 5-.ALPHA.-D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL ESTERRefChem:143631GLUCOSE GLUTAMATE [INCI]641-059-8
3 more reported names
(2S)-2-amino-5-oxo-5-{[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy}pentanoic acidL-aGlutamic acid, 5-aI+/--aD-aglucopyranosyl ester(S)-2-Amino-5-oxo-5-(((2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)pentanoic acid
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for GLUCOSE GLUTAMATE

INCI name

GLUCOSE GLUTAMATE

Description

L-Glutamic acid, 5-.alpha.-d-glucopyranosyl ester

Record provenance

Inventory reference
34013
Imported identity
GLUCOSE GLUTAMATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

EC
Restriction
Function
ANTISTATIC
Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
HAIR CONDITIONING
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
HUMECTANT
Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
SKIN CONDITIONING
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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How GLUCOSE GLUTAMATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists GLUCOSE GLUTAMATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

GLUCOSE GLUTAMATE is also tagged with 4 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

GLUCOSE GLUTAMATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, GLUCOSE GLUTAMATE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for GLUCOSE GLUTAMATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for GLUCOSE GLUTAMATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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