Palmitoyl Glutamic Acid
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 38079-66-2, Palmitoylglutaminic acid, N-Palmitoylglutamic acid, N-hexadecanoyl-l-glutamic acid, Acide palmitoylglutaminique, L-Glutamic acid, N-(1-Oxohexadecyl)-L-glutamic acid
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Amino Acid
Acid
Not Clean
Glutamic acid, N-(1-oxohexadecyl)-
Formula
C21H39NO5
Mol. Weight
385.50
CAS #
38079-66-2
Form
Powder
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
A modern amino acid derivative synthesized by attaching palmitic acid to glutamic acid. Developed in the cosmetics industry to enhance skin conditioning and moisture retention properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Loss of Elasticity
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR