Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate

Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Potassium N-Cocoyl Glycinate, 301341-58-2, OPYCWZAISQDBFV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Plant Oil
Clean
See also: Glycine, N-coco acyl derivs., potassium salts (annotation moved to).
Formula
C28H53KNO5+
Mol. Weight
522.80
CAS #
301341-58-2
Form
Liquid
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Conditions Hair
Cleansing Surfactant
Lifts away dirt and oil
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
Synthetic surfactant combining coconut-derived fatty acids with glycine (an amino acid). Created in the 20th century as a gentle cleansing agent for sensitive skin formulations.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR