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InventoryRef 7802415/10/2010

OLEYL BETAINE

9-(Z)-Octadecenaminium, N-(carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, inner salt

OLEYL BETAINE 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 871-37-4
CAS 871-37-4PubChem CID 101885

9-Octadecen-1-aminium, N-(carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, inner salt, (9Z)-

IUPAC name
2-[dimethyl(octadec-9-enyl)azaniumyl]acetate
Molecular formula
C22H43NO2
Molecular weight
353.6 g/mol
Exact mass
353.329379614 Da
XLogP3
8.4
Topological polar surface area
40.1 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
2
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

RefChem:108063

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 OLEYL BETAINE

INCI name

OLEYL BETAINE

Description

9-(Z)-Octadecenaminium, N-(carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, inner salt

Record provenance

Inventory reference
78024
Imported identity
OLEYL BETAINE
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.
CLEANSING
Helping to keep the body surface clean.
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.
SKIN CONDITIONING
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).
SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING
Increasing foaming capacity and/or stabilizing foams in general.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

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How OLEYL BETAINE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists OLEYL BETAINE 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.

OLEYL BETAINE is also tagged with 6 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

OLEYL BETAINE 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, OLEYL BETAINE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 871-37-4 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 OLEYL BETAINE

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

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