Potassium Capryloyl Glutamate
AKA “UNII-JQA7VPQ358, JQA7VPQ358, Potassium capryloyl glutamate [INCI], L-Glutamic acid, N-(1-oxooctyl)-, monopotassium salt, potassium salt (1:1), 280576-94-5, DTXSID60182336, RefChem:175440, DTXCID70104827
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Potassium capryloyl glutamate
AKA: UNII-JQA7VPQ358, JQA7VPQ358, Potassium capryloyl glutamate [INCI], L-Glutamic acid, N-(1-oxooctyl)-, Monopotassium salt, Potassium salt (1:1), 280576-94-5, DTXSID60182336, RefChem:175440, DTXCID70104827
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Amino Acid
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Potassium hydrogen 2-octanamidopentanedioate
Formula
C13H22KNO5
Mol. Weight
311.42
CAS #
-
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Deodorant
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Controls Odor
Cleansing Surfactant
Lifts away dirt and oil
Neutralizes odor
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic surfactant and preservative created by combining caprylic acid with the amino acid glutamate. Designed in the late 20th century as a mild, skin-conditioning alternative to harsher preservatives.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
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