Acrylamide
AKA “2-Propenamide, prop-2-enamide, Propenamide, Acrylic acid amide, Acrylic amide, Ethylenecarboxamide, Vinyl amide, Akrylamid”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Acrylamide
AKA: 2-Propenamide, Prop-2-enamide, Propenamide, Acrylic acid amide, Acrylic amide, Ethylenecarboxamide, Vinyl amide, Akrylamid
Synthetic · Not Reported · EWG: 6
Plant-Derived
Synthetic
Clean
Acrylamide is a synthetic ingredient sometimes used in cosmetic formulations. Its specific beauty benefits have not been clearly defined.
Solubility greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992)
Formula
C3H5NO
Mol. Weight
71.08
CAS #
79-06-1
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Produced from acrylic acid or acrylonitrile through chemical synthesis in industrial facilities. Synthesized via polymerization or direct chemical conversion of petroleum-derived precursors.
Function
Not Reported
Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Provides mild antioxidant protection
Supports skin conditioning
May help reduce fine lines
Traditional Use
A synthetic monomer discovered in 1893 and developed extensively for industrial applications in the 20th century. Introduced to cosmetics primarily as a component in polymer networks for thickening and film-forming purposes.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
No
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR