Palmitoyl isoleucine

Palmitoyl isoleucine (CAS 101541-04-2) is a fatty acid-amino acid conjugate used in personal care formulations to modify skin surface behavior and support moisture retention. It functions as a film-forming and wetting agent.

This specialty chemical influences how formulations interact with the skin barrier. In cosmetic emulsions and serums, it is used to improve skin feel and surface hydration, particularly in anti-aging and volumizing product lines.

Body and facial care formulations incorporate it to enhance the skin's plumped appearance. This makes it a target ingredient for firming creams and lotions where surface modification is required for optimal performance.

It also appears in hair care applications where surface modification of the fiber is required. Pharmaceutical topical formulations may incorporate it where controlled wetting and skin-compatible lipid chemistry are specified.

Palmitoyl isoleucine is typically supplied as a white to off-white powder or waxy solid. It is available in cosmetic-grade specifications suited to personal care manufacturing for various industrial applications.

The material is provided with purity levels generally confirmed by HPLC. Packaging formats range from small quantities for R&D sampling to bulk supply for commercial production runs in the chemical industry.