Is Potassium Myristoyl Glutamate vegan?
Potassium Myristoyl Glutamate
Vegan
Vegan
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Potassium Myristoyl Glutamate is the monopotassium salt of the condensation product of myristic acid and glutamic acid, used in cosmetics as a mild surfactant and skin-conditioning agent.
| Also known as | L-Glutamic acid, N-(1-oxotetradecyl)-, monopotassium salt |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Potassium Myristoyl Glutamate |
| CAS number | 72716-26-8 |
| CosIng ID | 79631 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
Classifications are made to the best of our knowledge based on available scientific and regulatory sources. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of every entry, errors in the sources we draw from can always occur. This tool also cannot account for cross-contamination, which depends entirely on individual suppliers and producers. If you believe a classification is incorrect, you can report an issue.