Oleamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Oleamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 44152211
AKA: 93941-94-7, (Z)-2-Hydroxy-3-sulphonatopropyldimethyl(3-((1-oxo-9-octadecenyl)amino)propyl)ammonium, (Z)-2-hydroxy-3-sulphonatopropyldimethyl[3-[(1-oxo-9-octadecenyl)amino]propyl]ammonium, OLEAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE [INCI]
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginDerived from oleic acid and propane sultaine, both petroleum-derived or plant oil-sourced compounds. Synthesized through condensation reaction between oleamide and hydroxysultaine intermediates.
(Z)-2-Hydroxy-3-sulphonatopropyldimethyl[3-[(1-oxo-9-octadecenyl)amino]propyl]ammonium
Formula
C26H52N2O5S
Mol. Weight
504.80
CAS #
93941-94-7
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antistatic
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2024
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR