Potassium Caproyl Tyrosine
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Tyrostan, L-Tyrosine, Monopotassium salt, Potassium salt (1:1), 630121-95-8
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Amino Acid
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Potassium 2-decanamido-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoate
Formula
C19H28KNO4
Mol. Weight
373.50
CAS #
630121-95-8
Form
Powder
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 synthetic amino acid derivative developed in the late 20th century. Created as a conditioning and skin-protective agent with no direct traditional use.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
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