Lauroyl Glutamic Acid

AKA: N-Lauroyl-L-glutamic acid, 3397-65-7, L-Glutamic acid, Lauroylglutamic acid, N-(1-Oxododecyl)-L-glutamic acid, AMISOFT LA
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Amino Acid
Plant Oil
Acid
Clean
N-(1-Oxododecyl)-L-glutamic acid
Formula
C17H31NO5
Mol. Weight
329.40
CAS #
3397-65-7
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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
Traditional Use
Synthetic surfactant and conditioning agent created by combining lauric acid with the amino acid glutamic acid for use in gentle cleansing and skincare formulations.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR