Potassium Lauroyl Glutamate

AKA “Potassium N-lauroyl-L-glutamate, UNII-5H9I1EFS76, 5H9I1EFS76, Amisoft LK-11, 77704-57-5, Glutamic acid, N-(1-oxododecyl)-, potassium salt, RefChem:175509, POTASSIUM LAUROYL GLUTAMATE [INCI], 89187-78-0”

Hair Conditioning

Ingredient Facts

Potassium lauroyl glutamate

AKA: Potassium N-lauroyl-L-glutamate, UNII-5H9I1EFS76, 5H9I1EFS76, Amisoft LK-11, 77704-57-5, Glutamic acid, N-(1-oxododecyl)-, Potassium salt, RefChem:175509, POTASSIUM LAUROYL GLUTAMATE [INCI], 89187-78-0

Hair Conditioning · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Amino Acid

Plant Oil

Not Clean

L-Glutamic acid, N-(1-oxododecyl)-, monopotassium salt

Formula

C17H30KNO5

Mol. Weight

367.50

CAS #

77704-57-5

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.

Removes Impurities

Conditions Hair

Removes dirt and impurities

Softens and detangles hair

Traditional Use

A modern amino acid-based surfactant created by combining lauric acid with glutamic acid (an amino acid). Developed in Japan in the 1970s-80s as a gentle, naturally-derived alternative to harsh synthetic detergents for sensitive skin care.