n-(2-Hydroxyethyl)lactamide
CAS 5422-34-4
EC 226-546-1
Formula C5H11NO3
MW 133.15 g/mol
Amines Personal Care & CosmeticsFood & Nutrition Humectant & MoisturizingEmulsification & Dispersion
Description
N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)lactamide (CAS 5422-34-4) is a lactamide-based amino alcohol also known by trade names Incromectant LMEA and Lactamide MEA, with the abbreviation LMEA commonly used in formulation contexts. It carries no assigned E-code and is catalogued under EC number 226-546-1.
In personal care formulations, LMEA functions as a humectant by attracting and binding moisture to the stratum corneum, improving skin hydration without occlusion. It also acts as an emulsion stabiliser in leave-on and rinse-off products, helping to maintain droplet dispersion over time. In food and nutrition applications, it serves as a conditioning agent in select processed formulations.
N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)lactamide is supplied as a clear liquid and is subject to REACH registration requirements for EU market access. Buyers should confirm grade suitability against relevant cosmetic or food safety frameworks prior to use. Standard packaging formats and minimum order quantities are available on request.
In personal care formulations, LMEA functions as a humectant by attracting and binding moisture to the stratum corneum, improving skin hydration without occlusion. It also acts as an emulsion stabiliser in leave-on and rinse-off products, helping to maintain droplet dispersion over time. In food and nutrition applications, it serves as a conditioning agent in select processed formulations.
N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)lactamide is supplied as a clear liquid and is subject to REACH registration requirements for EU market access. Buyers should confirm grade suitability against relevant cosmetic or food safety frameworks prior to use. Standard packaging formats and minimum order quantities are available on request.
Physical Properties
| Boiling Point | 380.3±27.0 °C(Predicted) |
| Density | 1.1860 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C |
| Color | Light yellow to Yellow to Orange |
| Odor | cooked roasted |
| Form | clear liquid |
| Refractive Index | 1.4820 to 1.4870 |
| Log P | -2.31 |
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 2922.39.5000 |
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 3 |
Other Names
N-Lactoyl EthanolamineLactamide MEAIncromectant LMEATIMTEC-BB SBB008212HYDROXYETHYL LACTAMIDEN-HYDROXYETHYLACETAMIDEN-(β-Hydroxyethyl)lactamideN-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)LACTAMINDE
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