Chemical Substance - N-Acetylglucosamine

NHPID name:
N-Acetylglucosamine

Reference:
CHEMID

Proper name(s):

Common name(s):
N-Acetylglucosamine

Category:
Approved Chemical Name
Structure:
Image of molecular structure representing N-Acetylglucosamine


Schedule 1:
Isolate

CAS registry number:
7512-17-6


Source material:



Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an isolate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Reference:  NNHPD

Non-medicinal

Purposes:
Skin-Conditioning Agent
Restrictions:

General

Route Of administration:
Topical

Detail:
For topical use only, up to 5%, when formulated to be non-irritating.

Reference:
CIR