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CAPRYLOYLOXYPALMITOYL CAPRYLOYLOXYPALMITAMIDE MEA

CAS 1597432-40-0
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A pseudo-ceramide-style barrier-mimicking lipid with a monoethanolamine head group. Useful for dry-skin claims; modest nitrosamine caveat.

Caprylo yloxypalmitoyl capryloyloxypalmitamide MEA (CAS 1597432-40-0) is a synthetic pseudo-ceramide lipid combining caprylic and palmitic fatty acid chains with a monoethanolamide (MEA) head group. It is designed to mimic natural ceramide function in the stratum corneum and is used in barrier-support formulations. Compound-specific public toxicology data are limited. The MEA fragment is a secondary amide (not a free secondary amine), so direct nitrosamine formation is much less of a concern than with classic free-amine DEA/MEA compounds, but formulators should still avoid co-formulation with nitrosating agents (e.g., bronopol). No CMR or endocrine flags reported at use levels.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Supports stratum corneum barrier
  • Adds soft conditioning feel
  • Synergistic with ceramide blends

Known concerns

  • Avoid pairing with nitrosating preservatives
  • Limited compound-specific data
  • Newer molecule

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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