Dipotassium Undecylenoyl Glutamate

Dipotassium Undecylenoyl Glutamate 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 71587687
AKA: L-Glutamic acid, Dipotassium salt, 280576-97-8, Potassium salt (1:2), DIPOTASSIUM UNDECYLENOYL GLUTAMATE [INCI]
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from glutamic acid and undecylenic acid, both derived from petrochemical or bio-based sources. Produced through condensation and potassium salt formation of these amino acid and fatty acid derivatives.
Dipotassium N-(10-undecenoyl) glutamate
Formula
C16H25K2NO5
Mol. Weight
389.57
CAS #
280576-97-8
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
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.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR