Food use
Food-use source coverage is present in the current record.
The ingredient appears in food-oriented source coverage or allowed-use references, which makes food use easier to support than a context with no domain signal at all.
- beauty
- cleaning
- food
- industrial
DL-Alanine
CAS 302-72-7 · 40/100 · High conf.
Also registered as 2 other CAS numbers
1222-66-8 · 26367-45-3
Concern score
40/100Moderate concern based on regulatory listings.
High confidence
DL-Alanine in plain language
Also known as Alanine dl-form · Alanine, dl- · Alanine · (r,s)-alanine · 2-aminopropanoic acid · Dl-.alpha.-aminopropionic acid
Show all 23 names
Dl-alpha-alanine · (+/-)-2-AMINOPROPANOIC acid · (+/-)-2-Aminopropionic acid · (+/-)-Alanine · (±)-2-AMINOPROPANOIC acid · (±)-2-AMINOPROPIONIC acid · (±)-alanine · Alanina · D,L-Alanine · DL-2-Aminopropionic acid · DL-Ala · DL-alanina · DL2Aminopropanoic acid · DL2Aminopropionic acid · DLalphaAlanine · DLalphaAminopropionic acid · dl-2-Aminopropanoic acid
Used in food as a flavouring agent.
- Flavouring agent
- Fragrance
- Flavouring
- Conditioner
- Antistatic
- Deodorant
- Moderate concern: no hazard classifications on record.
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 367 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Raw materials, Personal care.
The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.
Regulation
No restrictions found. DL-Alanine appears in these published regulatory listings.
- In marketed US drugs
- Found in consumer products
- Beauty
- Cleaning
- Industrial
EUEFSAEFSA opinionFlavouring Group Evaluation 79, (FGE.79). Consideration of amino acids and related substances evaluated by JECFA (63rd meeting) structurally related to amino acids from chemical group 34 evaluated by EFSA in FGE.26Rev1 (2008). Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food (EFSA AFC)
- Flavouring Group Evaluation 79, (FGE.79). Consideration of amino acids and related substances evaluated by JECFA (63rd meeting) structurally related to amino acids from chemical group 34 evaluated by EFSA in FGE.26Rev1 (2008). Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food (EFSA AFC)Source →
GLOBALJECFANo safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agentJECFA evaluation lists ADI No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent. Functional class: flavouring agent.
- JECFA evaluation lists ADI No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent. Functional class: flavouring agent.Source →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 367 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Raw materials, Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Anti-static agent, Deodorizer, Softener and conditioner.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 367 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Raw materials, Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Anti-static agent, Deodorizer, Softener and conditioner.Source →
USFDAmarketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 58 active drug products and 59 total products.
- FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 58 active drug products and 59 total products.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →
Expert safety opinions
Independent scientific assessments cited by the records we hold, with the year and link where the record gives one.
JECFA
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives
JECFA evaluation lists ADI No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent. Functional class: flavouring agent.
Year not recorded · GLOBAL JECFA listing · Read the source →
EFSA
European Food Safety Authority
Flavouring Group Evaluation 79, (FGE.79). Consideration of amino acids and related substances evaluated by JECFA (63rd meeting) structurally related to amino acids from chemical group 34 evaluated by EFSA in FGE.26Rev1 (2008). Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food (EFSA AFC)
2008 · EU EFSA listing · Read the source →
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for DL-Alanine yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Where this comes from
- Open →
EFSA OpenFoodTox
regulatory · updated 2026-10-04
- Open →
EPA Chemical and Products Database
exposure · updated September 2018
- Open →
EPA DSSTox Identifiers
chemistry · updated 2025-12-29
- Open →
FDA National Drug Code Directory
regulatory · updated 2027-12-31
- Open →
FDA GSRS UNII
registry · updated 2026-02-26
- Open →
WHO JECFA Database
regulatory · updated 2026-10-04
- Open →
openFDA Substance
registry · updated 2026-05-24
- Open →
PubChem Live Enrichment
chemistry · updated 2026-05-17
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Good fit
Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed DL-Alanine in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Source records
367
Named organisations
6
Laboratory suppliesRaw materialsPersonal care
Typical roles
Flavouring agentFragranceFlavouringConditionerAntistaticDeodorant
Found in these products
Their ingredient lists include DL-Alanine; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
- Hydrating cream-to-foam cleanserCeraVe · Face
- Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua Fresh SPF50+ ZonnebrandcrèmeBeauty
- The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution (Solução tonificante de ácido glicólico 7%)The Ordinary · Esfoliante
- Eucerin, Roughness Relief Lotion, Fragrance FreeEucerin · Non Food Products
- Advanced Repair Hand CreamEucerin · Non Food Products
- Protein OatsDoctor's Choice · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- Korean pear juice with enriched VitaminsGinseng Energy · Beverages And Beverages Preparations
- Eucerin
- sebamed Frische Duschesebamed · Shower Gels
- Hydrolyzed Collagen PowderTrader Joe's · Dietary Supplements
- Enhanced CollagenORGANIKA · Collagen Supplement
- CollagenAlgaeCal · Dietary Supplements
- 100% Grass Fed Bone Broth Protein Pure Unflavoredpaleovalley · Protein Supplement
- Intensive Moisturizing LotionCeraVe · Body Lotion
- Eucerin Advanced Repair CreamCosmetic Products
- Hydrator
- Maquillaje fluido Hydra-Vital 01 beige claroDeliplus
- Taiwanese Sticky Rice Seafood FlavorJ Way · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- Braised Beef RisottoFamilyMart · Meals
- Big-mouthed Mapo Tofu Rice BallsFamilyMart, VEDAN · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- Vegetarian Spicy Braised Vegetables BentoFamilyMart · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- Shrimp stripsShrimp strips
- Lifeguard Highballチェリオ · Beverages
- Collagen veganSwedish Collagen · Dietary Supplements
Often appears with
Ingredients that frequently appear alongside DL-Alanine in the catalog.