N-Palmitoyl Serinol

INCI: N-PALMITOYL SERINOL

CAS Number
126127-31-9
Function
Skin conditioning — ceramide analog; stimulates endogenous ceramide production via CB1 receptor
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

CB1-dependent mechanism—at very high topical concentrations, consider potential for localized cannabinoid receptor effects. Analog of N-palmitoyl ethanolamine (PEA), which has extensive safety data. No oxidation-prone unsaturation. Peer-reviewed data available for read-across.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is N-Palmitoyl Serinol safe in cosmetics?

CB1-dependent mechanism—at very high topical concentrations, consider potential for localized cannabinoid receptor effects. Analog of N-palmitoyl ethanolamine (PEA), which has extensive safety data. No oxidation-prone unsaturation. Peer-reviewed data available for read-across. The EU classifies N-Palmitoyl Serinol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is N-Palmitoyl Serinol allowed in the EU?

N-Palmitoyl Serinol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does N-Palmitoyl Serinol do in cosmetics?

N-Palmitoyl Serinol functions as: Skin conditioning — ceramide analog; stimulates endogenous ceramide production via CB1 receptor. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 126127-31-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for N-Palmitoyl Serinol?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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