ETHYL LAUROYL ARGINATE HCL
N-(1-Oxododecyl)-L-arginine ethyl ester chloride
ETHYL LAUROYL ARGINATE HCL is linked to 2 EU annex records on this page. Inventory note: III/197 V/58.
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| Market | Evidence status | Records | Source language |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Union | Evidence linked Restricted entry found Open this evidence | 2 | English and EU languages |
| Great Britain | Evidence linked Restricted + Permitted list with conditions Open this evidence | 2 | English |
| Canada | Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported | 0 | English and French |
| New Zealand | Evidence linked Restricted + Permitted list with conditions Open this evidence | 2 | English |
| ASEAN | Evidence linked Restricted + Permitted list with conditions Open this evidence | 2 | English and national languages |
| China | Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported | 0 | Chinese with selected English material |
| Japan | Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported | 0 | Japanese; official English translation available |
| South Korea | Evidence linked Restricted Open this evidence | 1 | Korean with some English names |
| United States | Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported | 0 | English |
| Australia | Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported | 0 | English |
| Brazil | Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported | 0 | Portuguese with INCI crosswalks |
| India | Evidence linked Restricted Open this evidence | 1 | English and Hindi |
| Saudi Arabia | Evidence linked Restricted Open this evidence | 1 | Arabic and English |
Chemical identity and properties

Ethyl-Nalpha-lauroyl-L-arginate hydrochloride
- IUPAC name
- ethyl (2S)-5-(diaminomethylideneamino)-2-(dodecanoylamino)pentanoate;hydrochloride
- Molecular formula
- C20H41ClN4O3
- Molecular weight
- 421.0 g/mol
- Exact mass
- 420.2867189 Da
- Topological polar surface area
- 120.0 Ų
- Hydrogen-bond donors
- 4
- Hydrogen-bond acceptors
- 4
- Covalent units
- 2
- Defined stereocentres
- 1
Also known as
16 more reported names
External database identifiers
- EPA DTXSID:DTXSID40209136
Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-09-02 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.
Inventory details for ETHYL LAUROYL ARGINATE HCL
INCI name
ETHYL LAUROYL ARGINATE HCL
Description
N-(1-Oxododecyl)-L-arginine ethyl ester chloride
Record provenance
- Inventory reference
- 56060
- Imported identity
- ETHYL LAUROYL ARGINATE HCL
- Source update
- 06/08/2020
Annex records for ETHYL LAUROYL ARGINATE HCL
Ethyl-N-alpha-dodecanoyl-L-arginate hydrochloride
Key data
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Preventing or relieving the symptoms of seborrhea and/or seborrheic dermatitis, including dandruff.
- 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.
- PRESERVATIVE
- Exclusively or mainly intended to inhibit the development of micro-organisms in the cosmetic product. All authorised preservatives are substances in the positive list of Annex V to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
- SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
- Enhancing the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.
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How ETHYL LAUROYL ARGINATE HCL appears in the CosIng inventory
The CosIng inventory lists ETHYL LAUROYL ARGINATE HCL as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 2 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.
ETHYL LAUROYL ARGINATE HCL is also tagged with 4 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.
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Source note for ETHYL LAUROYL ARGINATE HCL
This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for ETHYL LAUROYL ARGINATE HCL with 2 linked Annex II–VI records from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.
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