murphyPhytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Plant Sterol Lauroyl Glutamate, Phytosterol Glutamate
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginSynthesized from plant-derived fatty acids (lauric acid), phytosterols, and long-chain alcohols through esterification. Produced by chemically linking glutamic acid derivatives to multiple alcohol and sterol components via ester bonds.
N-Dodecanoylglutamic acid, esters with (3-.beta.)-sigmast-5-en-3-ol, docosanol, and 2-octyldodecanol
CAS #
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Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
6 studies / 6 not irritating (CIR 844)
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 844)
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 844)
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · report published 2023
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR