CheckVegan

Is Glutamylamidoethyl Imidazole vegetarian?

Glutamylamidoethyl Imidazole

Vegetarian Vegetarian
Vegan Vegan

Glutamylamidoethyl Imidazole is a synthetic compound formed from glutamic acid and histamine-related imidazole moiety, used as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetics.

Also known as Pentanoic acid,4-Amino-5-[[2-(1H-Imidazol-4-yl)Ethyl]Amino]-5-Oxo-, Pentanoic acid,4-Amino-5-[[2-(1H-Imidazol-4-yl)Ethyl]Amino]-5-Oxo-, (4S)
INCI name Glutamylamidoethyl Imidazole
CAS number 169283-81-2
EC number 421-900-3
CosIng ID 56226
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

Classifications are made to the best of our knowledge based on available scientific and regulatory sources. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of every entry, errors in the sources we draw from can always occur. This tool also cannot account for cross-contamination, which depends entirely on individual suppliers and producers. If you believe a classification is incorrect, you can report an issue.

Report an issue