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Is N-Acetylglutamic Acid vegetarian?

N-Acetylglutamic Acid

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N-Acetylglutamic acid is a biosynthetic intermediate formed from glutamate and acetyl-CoA, involved in the urea cycle and arginine biosynthesis; it is produced synthetically for cosmetic and supplement use.

Also known as Acetyl Glutamic Acid, N-acetylglutamic acid, NAG
INCI name N-Acetylglutamic Acid
CAS number 5817-08-3
EC number 214-708-4
CosIng ID 31577
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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