Palmitamidopropyl Dimethylamine

AKA: Hexadecanamide, LEXAMINE P-13, TEGAMINE P 13, N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]hexadecan-1-amide, SCHERCODINE P AMIDO-AMINE, N-(3-DIMETHYLAMINOPROPYL)PALMITAMIDE
Synthetic
Not Clean
OriginDerived from palmitic acid and dimethylamine, both petroleum-derived or synthesized organic compounds. Synthesized through amidation of palmitic acid followed by dimethylamine quaternization.
N-[3-(Dimethylamino)propyl]hexadecan-1-amide
Formula
C21H44N2O
Mol. Weight
340.60
CAS #
39669-97-1
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antistatic
Reduces Static
Reduces Flyaways
The paper trail
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🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
5
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2012 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR