Undecylenoyl Glycine
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: (undec-10-enoylamino)acetic acid, UNDECYLENOYL GLYCINE [INCI]
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Clean
Glycine, N-(1-oxo-10-undecenoyl)-
Formula
C13H23NO3
Mol. Weight
241.33
CAS #
54301-26-7
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.
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.
Anti Seborrheic
Fights Bacteria
Anti Sebum
Controls Odor
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Brightens Skin
Traditional Use
A synthetic ingredient created by conjugating undecylenic acid with the amino acid glycine. Designed for cosmetics to combine antimicrobial effects with the skin-conditioning benefits of amino acids.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR