Isostearamide MIPA
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 55738-53-9, Isooctadecanoic acid, Compound with 1-aminopropan-2-ol (1:1)
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Clean
Isooctadecanoic acid, compound with 1-aminopropan-2-ol (1:1)
Formula
C21H45NO3
Mol. Weight
359.60
CAS #
55738-53-9
Form
Liquid
Functions
Antistatic
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
Reduces Static
Cleansing Surfactant
Boosts Lather
Controls Viscosity
Enhances lather
Lifts away dirt and oil
Reduces flyaways
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic surfactant derived from isostearic acid. Created to provide mild cleansing and conditioning properties in personal care formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR