Synonym(s)
CAS number: 72716-26-8; L-Glutamic acid, N-(1-oxotetradecyl) -, monosodium salt
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"Sodium" means the alkali metal sodium, "myristoyl" the component myristic acid (tetradecanoic acid), "glutamate" salts/esters of glutamic acid. Sodium myristoyl glutamate is used in cosmetic products. The substance acts as a surfactant (washing-active substance; improves the even distribution of the products during application).
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