Cosmetic ingredient

SERINE

Serine is an amino acid identified by the chemical name 2-amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid. That name describes its chemical identity: a molecule with an amino group and a hydroxyl group in the same three-carbon chain.

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CAS number
302-84-1 / 56-45-1
EC number
206-130-6 / 200-274-3
Chemical name
2-Amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid

SERINE: what it is

Serine is an amino acid identified by the chemical name 2-amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid. That name describes its chemical identity: a molecule with an amino group and a hydroxyl group in the same three-carbon chain.

SERINE: what it does in cosmetics

In a cosmetic formula, serine may be classified as antistatic and hair conditioning. It is also listed under fragrance and skin conditioning, four roles that account for its use across products with different formulation aims.

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