murphyDisodium Lauroyl Glutamate
AKA: L-Glutamic acid, Disodium salt, 50622-20-3, Sodium salt (1:2), AMISOFT LS 22, AMISOFT LS-22, DISODIUM LAUROYL-L-GLUTAMATE
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
OriginDerived from coconut or palm kernel oil fatty acids and the amino acid glutamic acid. Synthesized through condensation reaction between lauroyl chloride and glutamate, then neutralized with sodium hydroxide.
N-(1-Oxododecyl)-L-glutamate disodium salt
Formula
C17H29NNa2O5
Mol. Weight
373.40
CAS #
50622-20-3
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.
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.
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
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⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR