Linoleamide MEA

Linoleamide MEA 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 5283446
AKA: Linoleoyl ethanolamide, 68171-52-8, N-linoleoylethanolamine, Linoleic ethanolamide, (9Z, 12Z)-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)octadeca-9, 12-dienamide, Linoleoyl monoethanolamide, Linoleic monoethanolamide, Monoethanolamine linoleic acid amide, 9, 12-Octadecadienamide, N-cis-9-cis-12-Octadecadienoylethanolamine
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginDerived from linoleic acid and monoethanolamine, both petrochemical-derived compounds from the fatty acid family. Synthesized through condensation reaction between linoleic acid and monoethanolamine under controlled conditions.
(9Z,12Z)-N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)octadeca-9,12-dien-1-amide
Formula
C20H37NO2
Mol. Weight
323.50
CAS #
68171-52-8
Form
Liquid
State
Other Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Antistatic
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Reduces Static
Conditions Hair
Boosts Lather
Controls Viscosity
Enhances lather
Reduces flyaways
Softens and detangles hair
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe with qualifications (when formulated to be nonirritating; not in products where N-nitroso compounds may form)
Pregnancy
Caution
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2015
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR