Potassium Capryloyl Glutamate

AKA: Potassium capryloyl glutamate [INCI], L-Glutamic acid, Monopotassium salt, Potassium salt (1:1), 280576-94-5
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil fatty acids and the amino acid glutamic acid through chemical synthesis. Produced by esterification and potassium salt formation of caprylic acid and glutamate compounds.
Potassium hydrogen 2-octanamidopentanedioate
Formula
C13H22KNO5
Mol. Weight
311.42
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Deodorant
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Controls Odor
Cleansing Surfactant
Lifts away dirt and oil
Neutralizes odor
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR