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DIPALMITOYLETHYL DIMONIUM CHLORIDE

Dimethylbis[2-[(1-oxohexadecyl)oxy]ethyl]ammonium chloride

DIPALMITOYLETHYL DIMONIUM CHLORIDE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 97158-31-1
CAS 97158-31-1PubChem CID 3024757

Dipalmitoylethyl dimonium chloride

IUPAC name
bis(2-hexadecanoyloxyethyl)-dimethylazanium chloride
Molecular formula
C38H76ClNO4
Molecular weight
646.5 g/mol
Exact mass
645.5462876 Da
Topological polar surface area
52.6 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
5
Covalent units
2
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

DIMETHYLBIS[2-[(1-OXOHEXADECYL)OXY]ETHYL]AMMONIUM CHLORIDE335B8I1C0PARMOCARE VGH-70EINECS 306-361-3Dimethylbis(2-((1-oxohexadecyl)oxy)ethyl)ammonium chlorideETHANAMINIUM, N,N-DIMETHYL-2-((1-OXOHEXADECYL)OXY)-N-(2-((1-OXOHEXADECYL)OXY)ETHYL)-, CHLORIDE (1:1)Ethanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-2-[(1-oxohexadecyl)oxy]-N-[2-[(1-oxohexadecyl)oxy]ethyl]-, chloride (1:1)RefChem:588779
8 more reported names
DIPALMITOYLETHYL DIMONIUM CHLORIDE [INCI]bis(2-hexadecanoyloxyethyl)-dimethylazanium;chlorideUNII-335B8I1C0PVHIZYFAEPDWBFM-UHFFFAOYSA-M2-(Hexadecanoyloxy)-N-[2-(hexadecanoyloxy)ethyl]-N,N-dimethylethan-1-aminium chlorideDiethyl ester dialkyl dimethyl ammonium chloride C16:16 (de,estDADMAC C16:C16 Cl)N,N-Dimethyl-2-(palmitoyloxy)-N-(2-(palmitoyloxy)ethyl)ethan-1-aminium chlorideETHANAMINIUM, N,N-DIMETHYL-2-((1-OXOHEXADECYL)OXY)-N-(2-((1-OXOHEXADECYL)OXY)ETHYL)-, CHLORIDE
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for DIPALMITOYLETHYL DIMONIUM CHLORIDE

INCI name

DIPALMITOYLETHYL DIMONIUM CHLORIDE

Description

Dimethylbis[2-[(1-oxohexadecyl)oxy]ethyl]ammonium chloride

Record provenance

Inventory reference
33536
Imported identity
DIPALMITOYLETHYL DIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
ANTISTATIC
Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
HAIR CONDITIONING
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

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How DIPALMITOYLETHYL DIMONIUM CHLORIDE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists DIPALMITOYLETHYL DIMONIUM CHLORIDE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

DIPALMITOYLETHYL DIMONIUM CHLORIDE is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

DIPALMITOYLETHYL DIMONIUM CHLORIDE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, DIPALMITOYLETHYL DIMONIUM CHLORIDE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 97158-31-1 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for DIPALMITOYLETHYL DIMONIUM CHLORIDE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for DIPALMITOYLETHYL DIMONIUM CHLORIDE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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