murphyCapryloyl Glycine
AKA: 14246-53-8, Capryloylglycine, N-(1-Oxooctyl)glycine, CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE [WHO-DD]
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Clean
OriginDerived from coconut or palm kernel oil fatty acids and the amino acid glycine as starting materials. Synthesized through acylation, combining the fatty acid chain with glycine via chemical bonding.
N-octanoylglycine is an N-acylglycine that has octanoyl as the acyl group. It has a role as a metabolite. It is a N-acylglycine and a fatty amide. It is functionally related to a glycine and an octanoic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a N-octanoylglycinate.
Formula
C10H19NO3
Mol. Weight
201.26
CAS #
14246-53-8
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Anti Seborrheic
Fights Bacteria
Anti Sebum
Controls Odor
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR