murphyDipotassium Capryloyl Glutamate
AKA: L-Glutamic acid, Dipotassium salt, Potassium salt (1:2), 260415-43-8, DIPOTASSIUM CAPRYLOYL GLUTAMATE [INCI]
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginDerived from caprylic acid (an eight-carbon fatty acid) and the amino acid L-glutamic acid, both commonly sourced from coconut oil and plant proteins.
Synthesized through amidation reaction between capryloyl chloride and potassium glutamate, followed by neutralization to form the dipotassium salt.
Dipotassium N-octanoyl glutamate
Formula
C13H21K2NO5
Mol. Weight
349.51
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
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.
Deodorant
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
Controls Odor
Cleansing Surfactant
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Neutralizes odor
The paper trail
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR