Sodium Capryloyl Glutamate

Sodium Capryloyl Glutamate 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 71587442
AKA: Sodium capryloyl glutamate [INCI], L-Glutamic acid, Monosodium salt, Sodium salt (1:1), 119291-09-7
Synthetic
Cleanser
Clean
OriginDerived from L-glutamic acid and caprylic acid, both obtainable from plant or synthetic sources. Synthesized through amidation reaction between glutamic acid and caprylic acid, followed by neutralization with sodium hydroxide.
Sodium hydrogen N-octanoyl glutamate
Formula
C13H22NNaO5
Mol. Weight
295.31
CAS #
119291-09-7
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Deodorant
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Neutralizes odor
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.
EWG
1
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