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DIPALMITOYL CYSTINE

N,N'-Dipalmitoyl-L-cystine

DIPALMITOYL CYSTINE 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.

That describes this inventory, not the law. No imported rule is not evidence that an ingredient is permitted: a rule may exist under another name or identifier, or in a dataset not yet imported here.

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 17627-10-0
CAS 17627-10-0PubChem CID 14100099

Dipalmitoyl Cystine

The panel concluded that the 115 amino acid alkyl amides listed below are safe in the present practices of use and concentration in cosmetics, when formulated to be non-irritating...Dipalmitoyl Cystine Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

IUPAC name
(2R)-3-[[(2R)-2-carboxy-2-(hexadecanoylamino)ethyl]disulfanyl]-2-(hexadecanoylamino)propanoic acid
Molecular formula
C38H72N2O6S2
Molecular weight
717.1 g/mol
Exact mass
716.48318037 Da
XLogP3
13.5
Topological polar surface area
183.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
4
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
8
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
2

Also known as

L-Cystine, N,N'-bis(1-oxohexadecyl)-N,N'-Dipalmitoyl-L-cystinePalmitoyl cystineS7NI60Y64IEINECS 241-607-2CYSTINE, N,N'-DIPALMITOYL-, L-RefChem:588777DIPALMITOYL CYSTINE [INCI]
4 more reported names
241-607-2UNII-S7NI60Y64IN,N'-Dihexadecanoyl-L-cystineJIUGOZSZLYKDDH-HEVIKAOCSA-N
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 DIPALMITOYL CYSTINE

INCI name

DIPALMITOYL CYSTINE

Description

N,N'-Dipalmitoyl-L-cystine

Record provenance

Inventory reference
75921
Imported identity
DIPALMITOYL CYSTINE
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.

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How DIPALMITOYL CYSTINE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists DIPALMITOYL CYSTINE 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.

DIPALMITOYL CYSTINE 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

DIPALMITOYL CYSTINE 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, DIPALMITOYL CYSTINE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for DIPALMITOYL CYSTINE

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

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