Ricinoleamide MEA
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 106-16-1, Ricinoleic ethylolamide, (R)-12-Hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)oleamide, 9-Octadecenamide, FLEXRICIN 115, Ricinoleoyl monoethanolamide, 2-RICINOLEAMIDOETHANOL
Synthetic
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
(R)-12-Hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)oleamide
Formula
C20H39NO3
Mol. Weight
341.50
CAS #
106-16-1, 75033-33-9
Form
Liquid
Functions
Antistatic
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Reduces Static
Cleansing Surfactant
Boosts Lather
Controls Viscosity
Enhances lather
Lifts away dirt and oil
Reduces flyaways
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A synthetic derivative of ricinoleic acid combined with monoethanolamine, developed as a milder alternative to DEA-based compounds for cosmetic conditioning and cleansing applications.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR