OriginDerived from oleic acid (an unsaturated fatty acid) and octadecanediol through synthetic chemistry. Produced by amidation reaction between oleic acid derivatives and the diol compound.
2-(9-(Z)-Octadecenylamido)-1,3-octadecanediol
Formula
C36H71NO3
Mol. Weight
566.00
CAS #
54422-45-6
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 674)
Eye Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions slight (CIR 674)
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