L-Carnosine
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Cosmetic Raw Materials & Intermediates
Raw material used in cosmetics for improving skin elasticity and reducing glycation
L-Carnosine is a dipeptide compound known for its antioxidant properties and its ability to inhibit glycation, a major factor in skin aging. By protecting structural proteins such as collagen from sugar-induced damage, it helps preserve skin firmness and elasticity. In the cosmetics industry, L-Carnosine is widely used in anti-aging formulations, while it is also recognized as a nutritional ingredient in dietary supplements.
- CAS No.: 305-84-0
- Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₄N₄O₃
- Purity: 99% min
- Appearance White crystal
- Molecular Weight 226.23 g/mol
- Density 1.4±0.1 g/cm³
- Boiling Point 656.2±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg
- Melting Point 253 °C (dec.) (lit.)
- Flash Point 350.7±31.5 °C
- Packaging 25kg / fibre drum
- Storage Conditions -20°C
- Customs Code 2933290090
- Product Name
- L-Carnosine;
- (2S)-2-(3-aminopropanamido)-3-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)propanoic acid;
- N-b-Alanyl-L-histidine;
- β-Alanyl-L-histidine;
- N-(b-Alanyl)-L-histidine.
- Production capacity 3 tons/month
- Applications Cosmetic formulations focused on anti-aging, skin elasticity, and antioxidant defense

