Sodium Capryloyl Glutamate

AKA: Sodium capryloyl glutamate [INCI], L-Glutamic acid, Monosodium salt, Sodium salt (1:1), 119291-09-7
Synthetic
Cleanser
Clean
Sodium hydrogen N-octanoyl glutamate
Formula
C13H22NNaO5
Mol. Weight
295.31
CAS #
119291-09-7
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.
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
Traditional Use
A modern amino acid-derived surfactant created by combining caprylic acid with glutamic acid. Developed as an ultra-mild, biodegradable cleansing agent for sensitive skin and natural beauty products.
EWG
1
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-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