Product Profile – N-LAUROYL-L-GLUTAMIC ACID
CAS Registry Number: 3397-65-7
N-Lauroyl-L-glutamic acid is an amino acid-based mild surfactant with skin conditioning functions, widely deployed in rinse-off personal care items including cleansers and shampoos. It features excellent foaming capability, yielding dense and smooth lather while imparting moisturizing benefits to the skin. The chemical maintains consistent functionality under acidic formulation environments. Relevant literature has also investigated its anti-asthmatic pharmacological activity.
N-LAUROYL-L-GLUTAMIC ACID Chemical Properties
| English Name | N-LAUROYL-L-GLUTAMIC ACID |
| English Synonyms | N-LAUROYL-L-GLUTAMIC ACID;L-Glutamicacid,N-(1-oxododecyl)-(9CI);N-(1-OXODODECYL)GLUTAMICACI D;N-Dodecanoyl-L-glutamic acid;N-Dodecylglutamic acid;N-Lauroylglutamic acid;(S)-2-dodecanamidopent anedioic acid;Lauryl glutamic acid |
| CAS Number | 3397-65-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C17H31NO5 |
| Molecular Weight | 329.43 |
| EINECS Number | 222-261-1 |
| Melting point | 95-96 °C |
| Boiling point | 543.6±40.0 °C(Predicted) |
| Density | 1.081±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| Storage temp | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| Solubility | Aqueous Base (Slightly), Chloroform (Slightly) |
| Form | Solid |
| Pka | 3.46±0.10(Predicted) |
| Color | White to Off-White |
| LogP | 2.964 (est) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | L-Glutamic acid, N-(1-oxododecyl)- (3397-65-7) |
| HazardClass | IRRITANT |
N-Lauroyl-L-glutamic acid is a high-quality, mild amino acid–based surfactant widely used in personal care formulations. It is derived from natural amino acids, offering excellent skin compatibility and gentle cleansing performance, making it ideal for sensitive skin and daily care products such as facial cleansers, shampoos, and body washes.
This ingredient delivers rich, dense, and silky foam that enhances the sensory experience while effectively cleansing the skin and hair. It also provides outstanding moisturizing and skin-conditioning benefits, helping to maintain skin hydration and leaving a soft, smooth after-feel.
