OriginDerived from coconut or palm kernel oil fatty acids and the amino acid glutamic acid as starting materials. Synthesized through condensation reaction between lauroyl chloride and glutamic acid derivatives.
N-(1-Oxododecyl)-L-glutamic acid
Formula
C17H31NO5
Mol. Weight
329.40
CAS #
3397-65-7
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
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
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