Behenamide DEA
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Behenoyl diethanolamide, N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)docosanamide, Behenic diethanolamide, Behenic acid diethanolamide, 70496-39-8, Behenamide dea [INCI], Docosanamide
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
Docosanamide, N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-
Formula
C26H53NO3
Mol. Weight
427.70
CAS #
70496-39-8
Form
Liquid
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Cleansing Surfactant
Boosts Lather
Enhances lather
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
A synthetic conditioning agent developed in the mid-20th century. Created to provide hair conditioning and antistatic properties in shampoos and styling products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR