N-(octanoyl)ethanolamine is an N-(saturated fatty acyl)ethanolamine that is the ethanolamide of octanoic acid.
Definition
N-(octanoyl)ethanolamine is an N-(saturated fatty acyl)ethanolamine that is the ethanolamide of octanoic acid. It is functionally related to an octanoic acid.
Source: PubChem
Caprylamide MEA is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
Cosmetic roles
Keeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONINGSurfactant that lifts dirtSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGProtects skin from outside irritantsSKIN PROTECTINGMakes skin soft and smoothSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTMixes and holds oil and water togetherSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSlows spoilage by oxygenANTIOXIDANT
Safety & regulatory references
Restriction III/60
Source: EU CosIng ingredient list
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Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name カプリルアミドＭＥＡ: 本品は、次の化学式で表される有機化合物である。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
Names & identifiers
CAPRYLAMIDE MEAINCI카프릴아마이드엠이에이Korean label name (MFDS standard)カプリルアミドＭＥＡJapanese labelling name
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 7112-02-9
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID80867815
- DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
- DTXCID60815970
- IUPAC
- N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)octanamide
- Molecular formula
- C10H21NO2
- Molecular weight
- 187.283 g/mol
What products actually use it for
What the 6 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.
- Softener and conditioner2
- Surfactant (surface active agent)1
- Emulsifier1
- Humectant1
- Antioxidant1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard