Azelamide MEA
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Azelamide monoethanolamine, Azelamide monoethanolamin, 242132-61-2, AZAMIDE, AZELAIC ACID MONOETHANOLAMIDE, N-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)AZELAMIDE
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
Nonanoic acid, 9-[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-9-oxo-,
Formula
C11H21NO4
Mol. Weight
231.29
CAS #
242132-61-2
Form
Liquid
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Cleansing Surfactant
Boosts Lather
Controls Viscosity
Enhances lather
Lifts away dirt and oil
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Synthetic derivative of azelaic acid developed in the late 20th century, combining the proven anti-inflammatory and acne-fighting properties of azelaic acid (derived from grains) with enhanced stability for skincare products.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
—
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR