Dipotassium Undecylenoyl Glutamate
AKA “UNII-V676R4Y0Y5, V676R4Y0Y5, L-Glutamic acid, N-(1-oxo-10-undecenyl)-, dipotassium salt, 280576-97-8, N-(1-oxo-10-undecen-1-yl)-, potassium salt (1:2), DTXSID80182338, RefChem:134828, DTXCID90104829, DIPOTASSIUM UNDECYLENOYL GLUTAMATE [INCI]
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Dipotassium undecylenoyl glutamate
AKA: UNII-V676R4Y0Y5, V676R4Y0Y5, L-Glutamic acid, N-(1-oxo-10-undecenyl)-, Dipotassium salt, 280576-97-8, N-(1-oxo-10-undecen-1-yl)-, Potassium salt (1:2), DTXSID80182338, RefChem:134828, DTXCID90104829, DIPOTASSIUM UNDECYLENOYL GLUTAMATE [INCI]
Skin Conditioning · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Not Clean
Dipotassium N-(10-undecenoyl) glutamate
Formula
C16H25K2NO5
Mol. Weight
389.57
CAS #
280576-97-8
Form
Liquid
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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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic amino acid derivative developed in the late 20th century as a gentle cleansing agent. Created to provide antimicrobial properties while maintaining skin compatibility and pH balance.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR