murphyPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Potassium N-Cocoyl Glycinate, 301341-58-2, OPYCWZAISQDBFV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil fatty acids combined with glycine amino acid as starting materials. Synthesized through condensation reaction between coconut acyl chlorides and potassium salt of glycine.
See also: Glycine, N-coco acyl derivs., potassium salts (annotation moved to).
Formula
C28H53KNO5+
Mol. Weight
522.80
CAS #
301341-58-2
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR