murphyDilinoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine
AKA: Catemol 360, Linoleamide, Dimer, Dilinoleamidopropyl dimethylamine [INCI], 120174-68-7
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginDerived from linoleic acid (a polyunsaturated fatty acid) typically sourced from plant oils like safflower or soybean. Synthesized through amidation of linoleic acid followed by dimethylation to create the quaternary ammonium compound.
9,12-(Z,Z)-Octadecadienoic acid dimer amide, N-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-
Formula
C46H88N4O2
Mol. Weight
729.20
CAS #
120174-68-7
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antistatic
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Reduces Static
Conditions Hair
Reduces flyaways
Softens and detangles hair
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)
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