Behenyl Betaine
AKA: 26920-62-7, CRODATERIC BB 40, 1-Docosanaminium, N-(carboxymethyl)-N, Hydroxide, Inner salt, 1-DOCOSANAMINIUM, N-(CARBOXYMETHYL)-N, INNER SALT, AMMONIUM, HYDROXIDE
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Not Clean
(Carboxylatomethyl)docosyldimethylammonium
Formula
C26H53NO2
Mol. Weight
411.70
CAS #
26920-62-7
Form
Liquid
Functions
Antistatic
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic zwitterionic compound derived from behenic acid, developed in modern cosmetics as a mild surfactant and conditioner without traditional use history.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️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