Products Description of N-LAUROYL-L-GLUTAMIC ACID CAS#3397-65-7
N-Lauroyl-L-glutamic acid (CAS# 3397-65-7) is a mild, amino acid-derived surfactant and skin-conditioning agent, often used in personal care products like cleansers and shampoos. It forms a rich, silky foam, provides moisturizing properties, and is effective in acidic conditions. It is also studied for anti-asthmatic activity.
| 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 |
Used in hair and body care products (body washes, facial cleansers), providing a soft feel and reducing the harshness of soap bases.
