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POTASSIUM MYRISTOYL GLUTAMATE

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

POTASSIUM MYRISTOYL GLUTAMATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 72716-26-8
CAS 72716-26-8PubChem CID 71587263

Potassium Myristoyl Glutamate

The panel concluded that the 115 amino acid alkyl amides listed below are safe in the present practices of use and concentration in cosmetics, when formulated to be non-irritating...Potassium Myristoyl Glutamate... Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

IUPAC name
potassium;hydron;(2S)-2-(tetradecanoylamino)pentanedioate
Molecular formula
C19H34KNO5
Molecular weight
395.6 g/mol
Exact mass
395.20740467 Da
Topological polar surface area
109.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
2
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
5
Covalent units
3
Defined stereocentres
1

Also known as

Amisoft MK-11UNII-897WEL7UM6Monopotassium N-myristoyl-L-glutamate897WEL7UM6N-Myristoylglutamate mono-potassium saltL-Glutamic acid, N-(1-oxotetradecyl)-, monopotassium saltEC 700-938-7L-Glutamic acid, N-(1-oxotetradecyl)-, potassium salt (1:1)
3 more reported names
RefChem:175527POTASSIUM MYRISTOYL GLUTAMATE [INCI]Potassium (2S)-4-carboxy-2-(tetradecanoylamino)butanoate

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for POTASSIUM MYRISTOYL GLUTAMATE

INCI name

POTASSIUM MYRISTOYL GLUTAMATE

Description

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

Record provenance

Inventory reference
79631
Imported identity
POTASSIUM MYRISTOYL GLUTAMATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

EC
Restriction
Function
CLEANSING
Helping to keep the body surface clean.
HAIR CONDITIONING
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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How POTASSIUM MYRISTOYL GLUTAMATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists POTASSIUM MYRISTOYL GLUTAMATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

POTASSIUM MYRISTOYL GLUTAMATE is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

POTASSIUM MYRISTOYL GLUTAMATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, POTASSIUM MYRISTOYL GLUTAMATE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for POTASSIUM MYRISTOYL GLUTAMATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for POTASSIUM MYRISTOYL GLUTAMATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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