Ricinoleamidopropyl Betaine

Ricinoleamidopropyl Betaine 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 76969851
AKA: MACKAM RA, 71850-81-2, 1-Propanaminium, N-(carboxymethyl)-3-(((9Z, 12R)-12-hydroxy-1-oxo-9-octadecen-1-yl)amino)-N, Inner salt, 1-PROPANAMINIUM, N-(CARBOXYMETHYL)-3-((12-HYDROXY-1-OXO-9-OCTADECENYL)AMINO)-N, HYDROXIDE, INNER SALT, N-(carboxymethyl)-3-[[(9Z, 12R)-12-hydroxy-1-oxo-9-octadecen-1-yl]amino]-N
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginDerived from castor oil fatty acids through chemical amidation and betaine quaternization processes. Synthesized by reacting ricinoleic acid derivatives with propyl betaine under controlled conditions.
1-Propanaminium, 3-amino-N-(carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, N-castor-oil acyl derivs., hydroxides, inner salts
Formula
C25H48N2O4
Mol. Weight
440.70
CAS #
86089-12-5, 71850-81-2
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
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Skin Irritant in Testing (CIR report on the ingredient group)
CIR report statement covering this group of ingredients / not tested individually (CIR 518)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2012
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR