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
Clean
OriginTypically derived from soybean, rapeseed, or sunflower oils as the starting material. Produced through enzymatic or chemical hydrolysis of phosphatidylcholine to remove one fatty acid chain.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2020
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR