Dimethylglycine
What is Dimethylglycine?
Dimethylglycine (CAS 1118-68-9), commonly abbreviated as DMG, is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative.
Where is Dimethylglycine used?
- Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturing: precursor compound and pH buffer in delivery systems
- Tablet, capsule and liquid formulations requiring precise acid-base control
- Cosmetic formulators: moisturizing creams, serums and skin-conditioning products
- Personal care: humectant that supports water retention in the skin matrix
- Biotechnology and cell culture: chelating agent that sequesters metal ions
- Topical and oral healthcare formulations where controlled buffering capacity is a critical quality parameter
- It functions as a buffering agent, chelator and humectant.
Commercial specifications
- Pharmaceutical-grade (USP/BP-compliant) and technical-grade material
- Bulk quantities in kilogram and metric-ton packaging
Other Names (Synonyms)
N,n-dimethylglycine zwitterion|Dimethyl glycine|2-(dimethylamino)acetic acid|N,n-dimethylglycine|DMG