Dimethyl Palmitamine
AKA “Hexadecyldimethylamine, N-dimethylhexadecan-1-amine, Cetyldimethylamine, Dimethylhexadecylamine, Palmityl dimethyl amine, 1-HEXADECANAMINE, Dimethylpalmitylamine, Palmityldimethylamine
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Dimethyl palmitamine
AKA: Hexadecyldimethylamine, N-dimethylhexadecan-1-amine, Cetyldimethylamine, Dimethylhexadecylamine, Palmityl dimethyl amine, 1-HEXADECANAMINE, Dimethylpalmitylamine, Palmityldimethylamine
Synthetic · Antistatic · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Synthetic
Clean
A conditioning agent that smooths hair, reduces frizz and static, and helps blend ingredients together for a silky texture.
Formula
C18H39N
Mol. Weight
269.50
CAS #
112-69-6
Form
Liquid
State
Dimethyl hexadecanamine appears as a clear yellow colored liquid with a fishlike odor. Insoluble in water and less dense than water. Hence floats on water. Contact may irritate skin, eyes and mucous m
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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.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Reduces Static
Conditions Hair
Emulsifier
Reduces Inflammation
Brightens Skin
Locks In Moisture
Reduces flyaways
Softens and detangles hair
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
A synthetic conditioning agent derived from palmitic acid, developed for cosmetic formulations to provide anti-static properties and improve the feel and spreadability of products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR