Behenamide MEA

Behenamide MEA molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Behenoyl monoethanolamide, Docosanamide, BEHENAMIDE PROPYLBETAINE, BEHENAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYL GLYCINE, 1-PROPANAMINIUM, N-(CARBOXYMETHYL)-N, INNER SALT, HYDROXIDE
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)docosanamide
Formula
C24H49NO2
Mol. Weight
383.70
CAS #
94109-05-4
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 compound developed in the 20th century. Designed to improve hair texture and manageability in personal care products.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR