sodium cocoyl glutamate

sodium cocoyl glutamate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: L-Glutamic acid Monosodium salt, L-Glutamic Acid Monosodium, L-Glutamic acid (monosodium salt), C5H8NNaO4, L-Glutamic acid monosodium salt hydrate, Na-l-glutamate, L-GlutamicAcidMonoSodiumSalt99+%, Sodium (4S)-4-amino-4-carboxybutanoate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil fatty acids and the amino acid glutamic acid as starting materials. Synthesized through condensation reaction between cocoyl chloride and glutamate compounds.
L-Glutamic acid, N-coco acyl derivs., monosodium salts
Formula
C5H8NNaO4
Mol. Weight
169.11
CAS #
68187-32-6
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
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.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️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
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Human test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 645)
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 645)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 645)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 irritating / 1 not irritating / reactions severe (CIR 645)
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