Dimethyl Behenamine
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 21542-96-1, N-Dimethyldocosylamine, 1-Docosanamine, Dimethylbehenylamine, Docosylamine, N-DOCOSYLDIMETHYLAMINE, FARMIN DM 2285
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
N,N-Dimethyldocosylamine
Formula
C24H51N
Mol. Weight
353.70
CAS #
21542-96-1
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
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 Inflammation
Brightens Skin
Locks In Moisture
Reduces flyaways
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
A synthetic quaternary ammonium compound developed for cosmetics as a conditioning and anti-static agent, derived from behenic acid found in plant oils like peanut and rapeseed oil.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR