Palmitamidopropyl Betaine
AKA: Pendecamaine, Pendecamaina, Pendecamainum, Pendecamaine [INN:BAN], Pendecamainum [INN-Latin], Pendecamaina [INN-Spanish], 3-Palmitoylamidopropyl betaine
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Not Clean
1-Propanaminium, N-(carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-3-[(1-oxohexadecyl)amino]-, inner salt
Formula
C23H46N2O3
Mol. Weight
398.60
CAS #
32954-43-1
Form
Liquid
State
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
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic amphoteric surfactant derived from palmitic acid and betaine, developed in the late 20th century as a mild, conditioning cleansing agent suitable for delicate skin and baby formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR