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InventoryRef 9299020/10/2015

METHYLSELENO CARBOXYPROPYLGLUTAMINE

L-Glutamine, N-[(1S)-1-carboxy-3-(methylseleno)propyl]

METHYLSELENO CARBOXYPROPYLGLUTAMINE 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 879546-05-1
CAS 879546-05-1PubChem CID 16128830

Methylseleno carboxypropylglutamine

IUPAC name
(2S)-2-amino-5-[[(1S)-1-carboxy-3-methylselanylpropyl]amino]-5-oxopentanoic acid
Molecular formula
C10H18N2O5Se
Molecular weight
325.23 g/mol
Exact mass
326.03809 Da
Topological polar surface area
130.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
4
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
6
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
2

Also known as

PeptiselectUNII-G6585SLR08G6585SLR08L-Glutamine, N-((1S)-1-carboxy-3-(methylseleno)propyl)gamma-glutamyl-Se-methioninegamma-glutamylselenomethioninegamma-glutamyl selenomethioninegamma-glutamyl-selenomethionine
1 more reported name
N-[(1S)-1-Carboxy-3-(methylselanyl)propyl]-L-glutamine
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 METHYLSELENO CARBOXYPROPYLGLUTAMINE

INCI name

METHYLSELENO CARBOXYPROPYLGLUTAMINE

Description

L-Glutamine, N-[(1S)-1-carboxy-3-(methylseleno)propyl]

Record provenance

Inventory reference
92990
Imported identity
METHYLSELENO CARBOXYPROPYLGLUTAMINE
Source update
20/10/2015
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

EC
Restriction
Function
ANTIMICROBIAL
Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
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.
SKIN CONDITIONING
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
SKIN PROTECTING
Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

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How METHYLSELENO CARBOXYPROPYLGLUTAMINE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists METHYLSELENO CARBOXYPROPYLGLUTAMINE 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.

METHYLSELENO CARBOXYPROPYLGLUTAMINE 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

METHYLSELENO CARBOXYPROPYLGLUTAMINE 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.

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Source note for METHYLSELENO CARBOXYPROPYLGLUTAMINE

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

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