Cosmetic Ingredient

(Z)-2-(8-Heptadecenyl)-2-imidazoline-1-ethanol

Also known as: 1H-Imidazole-1-ethanol, 2-(8Z)-8-heptadecen-1-yl-4,5-dihydro-, Oleyl hydroxyethyl imidazoline, 2-((Z)-8-Heptadecenyl)-2-imidazoline-1-ethanol, EINECS 244-501-4, UNII-VMQ955NDVL

CAS 21652-27-7

(Z)-2-(8-Heptadecenyl)-2-imidazoline-1-ethanol (CAS 21652-27-7) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 1 regulatory/inventory list, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA CPDat, AICIS.

View cosmetic safety profile for OLEYL HYDROXYETHYL IMIDAZOLINE →

SOURCE NOAEL studies
NOAEL studies
0
SOURCE Chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
1
SOURCE EU CLP Annex VI
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 10 fields
Name
(Z)-2-(8-Heptadecenyl)-2-imidazoline-1-ethanol
CAS Number
21652-27-7
Molecular Formula
C22H42N2O
InChI Key
WGTDLPBPQKAPMN-KTKRTIGZSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
350.329714
Synonyms
1H-Imidazole-1-ethanol, 2-(8Z)-8-heptadecen-1-yl-4,5-dihydro-Oleyl hydroxyethyl imidazoline2-((Z)-8-Heptadecenyl)-2-imidazoline-1-ethanolEINECS 244-501-4UNII-VMQ955NDVL

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 2 records
Anti-static agentSoftener and conditioner

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 1 records
ListKeywordSource
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; PesticidesEPACPCat

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Hair Care
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Pharmaceutical Data

Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.

SOURCE ChEMBL / DailyMed CHEMBL3183111
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What regulatory lists include (Z)-2-(8-Heptadecenyl)-2-imidazoline-1-ethanol?

(Z)-2-(8-Heptadecenyl)-2-imidazoline-1-ethanol appears on 1 regulatory/inventory list including inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is (Z)-2-(8-Heptadecenyl)-2-imidazoline-1-ethanol used in cosmetics?

Yes, (Z)-2-(8-Heptadecenyl)-2-imidazoline-1-ethanol is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name OLEYL HYDROXYETHYL IMIDAZOLINE. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for (Z)-2-(8-Heptadecenyl)-2-imidazoline-1-ethanol come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Does (Z)-2-(8-Heptadecenyl)-2-imidazoline-1-ethanol have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

(Z)-2-(8-Heptadecenyl)-2-imidazoline-1-ethanol is classified GHS Danger (H302, H314, H410) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.

Is (Z)-2-(8-Heptadecenyl)-2-imidazoline-1-ethanol used outside industrial chemicals?

(Z)-2-(8-Heptadecenyl)-2-imidazoline-1-ethanol also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical databases.