Lauramidopropyl Dimethylamine
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]dodecanamide, N-[3-(Dimethylamino)propyl]lauramide, N-(3-(Dimethylamino)propyl)dodecanamide, SCHERCODINE L, Dodecanamide
WHAT IS IT?
Synthetic
Plant Oil
Not Clean
N-[3-(Dimethylamino)propyl]dodecanamide
Formula
C17H36N2O
Mol. Weight
284.50
CAS #
3179-80-4
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid, Other Solid; Liquid
WHAT DOES IT DO?
Functions
Antistatic
Reduces Static
Reduces Flyaways
Traditional Use
Synthetic conditioning agent developed for hair and skin care products in the latter half of the 20th century. Engineered to provide static control and conditioning benefits comparable to natural conditioners but with improved stability.
IS IT CLEAN?
EWG
5
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA
✔ permitted
EU
⚠ restricted
JAPAN
⚠ restricted
CANADA
⚠ restricted
Regulatory Agencies
EWG
CIR
FDA
EU COSING
Health Canada
IS IT FOR ME?
Skin Types
●
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
CAN I TRUST THIS?
The paper trail
🔬
Peer-reviewed
1 paper →
⚖️
Regulatory
1 listing →
🛡️
Safety-assessed
2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR