Palmitoyl Arginine
AKA “N2-(1-Oxohexadecyl)-L-arginine, EINECS 261-410-5, N-Palmitoyl-L-arginine, UNII-2F8GZ263AP, AMISAFE AP-01, L-Arginine, RefChem:169733”
Peptide
Ingredient Facts
Palmitoyl arginine
AKA: N2-(1-Oxohexadecyl)-L-arginine, EINECS 261-410-5, N-Palmitoyl-L-arginine, UNII-2F8GZ263AP, AMISAFE AP-01, L-Arginine, RefChem:169733
Peptide · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 3
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Peptide
Clean
A gentle amino acid derivative that softens and smooths both hair and skin, helping to lock in moisture and improve texture.
Formula
C22H44N4O3
Mol. Weight
412.60
CAS #
58725-47-6
Form
Powder
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A palmitic acid-amino acid conjugate synthesized for modern skincare, designed to deliver the conditioning properties of palmitic acid alongside the skin-beneficial properties of the amino acid arginine.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR