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InventoryRef 7399215/10/2010

ACETYL TYROSINE

N-acetyl-L-tyrosine

ACETYL TYROSINE 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.

That describes this inventory, not the law. No imported rule is not evidence that an ingredient is permitted: a rule may exist under another name or identifier, or in a dataset not yet imported here.

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 537-55-3
CAS 537-55-3PubChem CID 68310

N-Acetyl-L-tyrosine

N-acetyl-L-tyrosine is an N-acetyltyrosine in which the chiral centre has L configuration. It has a role as a biomarker, an EC 2.1.1.4 (acetylserotonin O-methyltransferase) inhibitor and a human urinary metabolite. It is a N-acetyltyrosine and a N-acyl-L-tyrosine. It is a conjugate acid of a N-acetyl-L-tyrosinate. ChEBI

IUPAC name
(2S)-2-acetamido-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid
Molecular formula
C11H13NO4
Molecular weight
223.22 g/mol
Exact mass
223.08445790 Da
XLogP3
-0.2
Topological polar surface area
86.6 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
3
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
4
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
1

Also known as

N-AcetyltyrosineAcetyl tyrosineL-Tyrosine, N-acetyl-L-Tyrosine, acetyl-N-Acetyltyrosine (VAN)UNII-DA8G610ZO5L-N-acetyl-TyrosineTANOGEN HB
16 more reported names
TYR-EXCELACETYL L-TYROSINEEINECS 208-671-3NSC 10853Tyrosine, N-acetyl-, L-L-TYROSINE, N-ACETYLN-ACETYL-L-TYROSINE [USP-RS]N-ACETYLTYROSINE [EP MONOGRAPH](2S)-2-(acetylamino)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid(2S)-2-Acetylamino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoateNSC-10853N-ACETYL-L-TYROSINE (USP-RS)N-ACETYLTYROSINE (EP MONOGRAPH)CHEBI:685612-(acetylamino)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acidRefChem:162624
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 ACETYL TYROSINE

INCI name

ACETYL TYROSINE

Description

N-acetyl-L-tyrosine

Record provenance

Inventory reference
73992
Imported identity
ACETYL TYROSINE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
SKIN CONDITIONING
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
TANNING
Darkening the skin with or without exposure to UV.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

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How ACETYL TYROSINE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ACETYL TYROSINE 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.

ACETYL TYROSINE is also tagged with 2 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

ACETYL TYROSINE 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, ACETYL TYROSINE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for ACETYL TYROSINE

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

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