What is the NOAEL for N-Myristoylethanolamine?
N-Myristoylethanolamine has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 6CYG57WXZ0 UNII. Source: openFDA substances.
NOAEL Data
Cosmetic Ingredient
N-Myristoylethanolamine
Also known as: Tetradecanamide, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-, Comperlan MM, EINECS 205-546-5, Loramine MY 228, Myristyl monoethanolamide (+14 more)
CAS 142-58-5
N-Myristoylethanolamine (CAS 142-58-5) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
N-Myristoylethanolamine is classified GHS Danger (H318) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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Cross-vertical comparison
Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
0
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eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
25 fields
Name
N-Myristoylethanolamine
CAS Number
142-58-5
DTXSID
DTXSID0042452
Molecular Formula
C16H33NO2
InChI Key
JHIXEZNTXMFXEK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
271.251129
Synonyms
Tetradecanamide, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-Comperlan MMEINECS 205-546-5Loramine MY 228Myristyl monoethanolamideSchercomid MMEUNII-6CYG57WXZ0AM 3165N-(2-hydroxyethyl)myristamideN-(myristoyl)ethanolamineN-(tetradecanoyl)-ethanolamineN-tetradecanoylethanolamine
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
3 records
Anti-static agentViscosity modifierFoamant
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 4 of 4 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6CYG57WXZ0 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 6CYG57WXZ0 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 6CYG57WXZ0 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 6CYG57WXZ0 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
Showing 4 of 4 studies
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Surfactant
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.
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EMBL-EBI ChEMBL
CHEMBL5277451
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
1
Frequently Asked Questions
Is N-Myristoylethanolamine used in cosmetics?
Yes, N-Myristoylethanolamine is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name MYRISTAMIDE MEA. 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 N-Myristoylethanolamine come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Does N-Myristoylethanolamine have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
N-Myristoylethanolamine is classified GHS Danger (H318) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Is N-Myristoylethanolamine used outside industrial chemicals?
N-Myristoylethanolamine also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical databases.