Potassium Myristoyl Glutamate

AKA “Amisoft MK-11, UNII-897WEL7UM6, 72716-26-8, Monopotassium N-myristoyl-L-glutamate, 897WEL7UM6, N-Myristoylglutamate mono-potassium salt, L-Glutamic acid, N-(1-oxotetradecyl)-, monopotassium salt, EC 700-938-7, potassium salt (1:1)”

Hair Conditioning

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Ingredient Facts

Potassium myristoyl glutamate

AKA: Amisoft MK-11, UNII-897WEL7UM6, 72716-26-8, Monopotassium N-myristoyl-L-glutamate, 897WEL7UM6, N-Myristoylglutamate mono-potassium salt, L-Glutamic acid, N-(1-oxotetradecyl)-, Monopotassium salt, EC 700-938-7, Potassium salt (1:1)

Hair Conditioning · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Amino Acid

Not Clean

L-Glutamic acid, N-(1-oxotetradecyl)-, monopotassium salt

Formula

C19H34KNO5

Mol. Weight

395.60

CAS #

72716-26-8

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Hair Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Removes Impurities

Conditions Hair

Removes dirt and impurities

Softens and detangles hair

Traditional Use

Modern amino acid-based surfactant combining myristic acid with glutamate, designed to provide mild cleansing with moisturizing properties for sensitive skin.