Lauroyl glutamic acid (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 3397-65-7; N-(1-oxododecyl)-L-glutamic acid

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Lauroyl glutamic acid is used in cosmetic formulations. The name "lauroyl" refers to the fatty acid component lauric acid (dodecanoic acid, also called lauric acid) in the molecule. Lauroyl glutamic acid has skin caring effects.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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