Stearoyl Glutamic Acid
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 3397-16-8, N-Stearoyl-L-glutamic acid, Amisoft HA, Stearoylglutaminic acid, N-stearoylglutamic acid, N-octadecanoyl-L-glutamic acid, Acide stearoylglutaminique
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Acid
Clean
N-(1-Oxooctadecyl)-L-glutamic acid
Formula
C23H43NO5
Mol. Weight
413.60
CAS #
3397-16-8
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.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic amino acid derivative created by combining stearic acid with glutamic acid, developed in the late 20th century. Designed as a mild, amino acid-based conditioning agent for skincare and haircare products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR