Dipotassium Undecylenoyl Glutamate

Dipotassium Undecylenoyl Glutamate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: L-Glutamic acid, Dipotassium salt, 280576-97-8, Potassium salt (1:2), DIPOTASSIUM UNDECYLENOYL GLUTAMATE [INCI]
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Not Clean
Dipotassium N-(10-undecenoyl) glutamate
Formula
C16H25K2NO5
Mol. Weight
389.57
CAS #
280576-97-8
Form
Liquid
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
Traditional Use
A synthetic amino acid derivative developed in the late 20th century as a gentle cleansing agent. Created to provide antimicrobial properties while maintaining skin compatibility and pH balance.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR