| Brand |
Eata Marisource |
| Product Grade |
Cosmetic / Supplement Grade |
| Chemical Name |
N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine |
| Molecular Formula |
C8H15NO6 |
| Raw Material Source |
Selective acetylation of D-glucosamine from crustacean chitin |
| Physical Form |
Crystalline powder |
| Appearance |
White crystalline powder |
| Color |
White |
| Odor |
Odorless |
| Taste |
Slightly sweet |
| pH Value |
6.0-8.0 (aqueous solution) |
| Solubility |
Soluble in water; practically insoluble in ethanol |
| Water Solubility |
Soluble in water |
| Solubility in Organic Solvents |
Practically insoluble in ethanol |
| Moisture (Loss on Drying) |
0.5% max (loss on drying) |
| Ash Content |
1.0% max (residue on ignition) |
| Assay / Purity |
98.0-102.0% |
| Lead (Pb) |
Lead: 10 ppm max; Heavy metals (as Pb): 10 ppm max |
| Arsenic (As) |
1 ppm max |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) |
Chloride: 0.1% max |
| Total Plate Count |
1000 cfu/g max |
| Yeast and Mold |
100 cfu/g max |
| E. coli / Coliforms |
E. coli: Not detected
Staphylococcus aureus: Not detected
Salmonella: Not detected |
| Storage Temperature |
Ambient, dry |
| Storage Conditions |
Sealed, dry, light-protected |
| Allergen & Dietary Statement |
Derived from crustacean shell chitin |
| Intended Use |
N-acetylated amino sugar for skincare actives and advanced joint-health supplements |
| Target Industries |
Cosmetics, dietary supplements |
| Recommended Applications |
Skin-moisturizing and brightening actives, hyaluronic-acid precursor concepts, joint formulas |
| Handling & Safety |
Standard hygiene for cosmetic powders |
| Chemical Class |
Acetylated amino monosaccharide |
| Structural Unit |
2-acetamido-2-deoxy-D-glucose |
| Functional Groups |
Acetamido group, four hydroxyls |
| Ionic Character |
Neutral molecule; hydrogen-bond rich |
| Key Features |
Melting point specified at 196-205 C; near-neutral pH; chloride below 0.1% |
| Functional Benefits |
Neutral pH drops straight into cosmetic water phases; the N-acetyl form supports hyaluronan-related pathways |
| Mechanism of Action |
NAG is a direct precursor of hyaluronic acid disaccharide units and supports epidermal barrier component synthesis |
| Typical End Products |
Skin-care serums and creams, premium joint supplements |
| Formulation Compatibility |
Comfortable in neutral-pH cosmetic systems; pairs with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide concepts |
| Preparation & Dissolution Guidance |
Dissolve directly in the water phase |
| Reactivity & Derivatization |
Acetamido group is stable; hydroxyls allow mild derivatization |
| Stability Notes |
Stable dry; defined melting point aids identity checks |
| Usage Precautions |
Standard contamination control |
| Environmental Profile |
Marine chitin valorization |
| Analytical Methods |
Assay by HPLC; melting point; rotation by polarimetry; IR identity |