Lysolecithin

AKA: Lysocithin, 17364-18-0, 1-Palmitoylphosphatidylcholine, DL-gamma-Palmitoyl-alpha-lysolecithin, 1-Palmitoyl-rac-glycero-3-phosphocholine, 14863-27-5, 1-Palmitoyl-Lysolecithin, Synthetic, PC(16:0/0:0)[rac]
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Clean
1-Palmitoylphosphatidylcholine has been reported in Asparagus officinalis and Perna canaliculus with data available.
Formula
C24H50NO7P
Mol. Weight
495.60
CAS #
85711-58-6
Form
Liquid
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Lecithin was first isolated from egg yolks in the 1800s; lysophosphatidylcholine (lysolecithin) is a derivative developed in the 20th century as a modern emulsifier and skin conditioning agent with no traditional use history.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR