OriginDerived from myristic acid (a saturated fatty acid) and glutamic acid (a naturally occurring amino acid). Synthesized through amidation, bonding myristic acid to glutamic acid via chemical coupling.
L-Glutamic acid, N-(1-oxotetradecyl)-
Formula
C19H35NO5
Mol. Weight
357.50
CAS #
53576-52-6
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
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
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