N-(1-Oxododecyl)-L-glutamic acid, compound with 2,2',2''-nitrilotrisethanol (1:1)
Formula
C23H46N2O8
Mol. Weight
478.60
CAS #
53576-49-1
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.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
Conditions Hair
Cleansing Surfactant
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
A synthetic amino acid-based surfactant developed in recent decades combining triethanolamine with lauric acid and glutamic acid. Created as a gentle cleansing agent for sensitive skin formulations.