murphyPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Plant Sterol Lauroyl Glutamate, Phytosterol Glutamate
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Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginSynthesized from L-glutamic acid, phytosterols, and 2-octyl-1-dodecanol as starting materials. Produced through esterification reactions combining these components into a single cosmetic conditioning compound.
N-(1-Oxododecyl)-L-glutamic acid, phytosterols and 2-octyl-1-dodecanol ester
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-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️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
3 studies / 3 not sensitizing (CIR 844)
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 844)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.01–25%
Rinse-off0.005–2%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2023
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR