Oleamide MEA

AKA: Oleoylethanolamide, 111-58-0, N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)oleamide, Oleoyl Ethanolamide, (Z)-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)octadec-9-enamide, Oleoyl monoethanolamide, OLEIC MONOETHANOLAMIDE, N-(9Z-octadecenoyl)-ethanolamine, N-(cis-9-octadecenoyl) ethanolamine
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginDerived from oleic acid and monoethanolamine, both synthetic or chemically processed compounds. Synthesized through the condensation reaction between oleic acid and monoethanolamine under controlled conditions.
N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-(Z)-9-octadecenamide
Formula
C20H39NO2
Mol. Weight
325.50
CAS #
111-58-0
Form
Liquid
State
Other Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Antistatic
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Surfactant Foam Boosting
Moisturizing
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Enhances lather
Reduces flyaways
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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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 Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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