murphyMinkamidopropyl Dimethylamine
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Mink-derived amidopropyl amine
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from mink oil or synthesized from fatty acid derivatives and dimethylamine compounds. Produced through amidation and subsequent dimethylation of fatty acid-derived propyl intermediates.
Amides, mink-oil, N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]
CAS #
68953-11-7
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antistatic
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Reduces Static
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Lifts away dirt and oil
Reduces flyaways
Mixes oil and water
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: CosIng · EWG · CIR