Dimethyl Behenamine
AKA “N-Dimethyldocosylamine, 1-Docosanamine, dimethylbehenylamine, Docosylamine, EINECS 244-433-5, N-DOCOSYLDIMETHYLAMINE, FARMIN DM 2285”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Dimethyl behenamine
AKA: N-Dimethyldocosylamine, 1-Docosanamine, Dimethylbehenylamine, Docosylamine, EINECS 244-433-5, N-DOCOSYLDIMETHYLAMINE, FARMIN DM 2285
Synthetic · Antistatic · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight conditioning agent that smooths hair and reduces frizz and flyaways for a polished, manageable finish.
Formula
C24H51N
Mol. Weight
353.70
CAS #
21542-96-1
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
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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
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR