murphyCocoyl Glutamic Acid
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: N-cocoyl glutamic acid, Cocoyl-L-glutamic acid
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Acid
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil fatty acids and the amino acid glutamic acid as starting materials. Synthesized through amidation of coconut acyl chains with glutamic acid derivatives.
Glutamic acid, N-coco acyl derivs.
CAS #
68187-32-6
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
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.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR