Potassium Myristoyl Glutamate

AKA: Amisoft MK-11, 72716-26-8, Monopotassium N-myristoyl-L-glutamate, N-Myristoylglutamate mono-potassium salt, L-Glutamic acid, Monopotassium salt, Potassium salt (1:1)
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
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR