Dipotassium Undecylenoyl Glutamate

AKA “UNII-V676R4Y0Y5, L-Glutamic acid, dipotassium salt, potassium salt (1:2), RefChem:134828, DTXCID90104829, DIPOTASSIUM UNDECYLENOYL GLUTAMATE [INCI]”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Dipotassium undecylenoyl glutamate

AKA: UNII-V676R4Y0Y5, L-Glutamic acid, Dipotassium salt, Potassium salt (1:2), RefChem:134828, DTXCID90104829, DIPOTASSIUM UNDECYLENOYL GLUTAMATE [INCI]

Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Amino Acid

Synthetic

Clean

A gentle cleanser that removes impurities while conditioning hair and skin. Helps maintain softness and moisture without harsh stripping.

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.