Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine

AKA: 60270-33-9, N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]docosanamide, Amidet, N-(3-(Dimethylamino)propyl)docosanamide, Behenic acid dimethylaminopropylamide, Dimethylaminopropyl behenamide, INCROMINE BD, AMIDET APA-22
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from behenic acid, a long-chain fatty acid typically sourced from rapeseed or peanut oils. Synthesized through amidation of behenic acid followed by dimethylamine quaternization.
N-[3-(Dimethylamino)propyl]docosanamide
Formula
C27H56N2O
Mol. Weight
424.70
CAS #
60270-33-9
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antistatic
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Reduces Static
Emulsifier
Reduces flyaways
Mixes oil and water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
5
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 616)
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 616)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 616)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2019
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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