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SODIUM MYRISTOYL GLUTAMATE

Sodium hydrogen N-(1-oxotetradecyl)-L-glutamate

SODIUM 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 38754-83-5
CAS 38754-83-5PubChem CID 23692035

Sodium 4-amino-5-oxo-5-tetradecanoyloxypentanoate

IUPAC name
sodium 4-amino-5-oxo-5-tetradecanoyloxypentanoate
Molecular formula
C19H34NNaO5
Molecular weight
379.5 g/mol
Exact mass
379.23346747 Da
Topological polar surface area
110.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
6
Covalent units
2
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Sodium 1-[(5-oxidanidyl-5-oxidanylidenenorvalyl)oxy]-1-oxotetradecane
External database identifiers

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 SODIUM MYRISTOYL GLUTAMATE

INCI name

SODIUM MYRISTOYL GLUTAMATE

Description

Sodium hydrogen N-(1-oxotetradecyl)-L-glutamate

Record provenance

Inventory reference
79791
Imported identity
SODIUM MYRISTOYL GLUTAMATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

CAS
38517-37-2 / 38754-83-5 / 71368-20-2
Restriction
Function
CLEANSING
Helping to keep the body surface clean.
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

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How SODIUM MYRISTOYL GLUTAMATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists SODIUM 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.

SODIUM 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

SODIUM 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, SODIUM MYRISTOYL GLUTAMATE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 38517-37-2 / 38754-83-5 / 71368-20-2 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for SODIUM MYRISTOYL GLUTAMATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for SODIUM 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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