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Is Dimethyl Glutamic Acid vegan?

Dimethyl Glutamic Acid

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Dimethyl Glutamic Acid is a synthetic derivative of the amino acid glutamic acid, in which two methyl groups are attached to the nitrogen atom; it is used in cosmetic formulations as a conditioning agent.

Also known as L-Glutamic acid N,N-dimethyl-, L-Glutamic acid, N,N-dimethyl-, N,N-Dimethylglutamic acid
INCI name Dimethyl Glutamic Acid
CAS number 4525-33-1
CosIng ID 75864
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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