Lauramidopropyl Dimethylamine

AKA “N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]dodecanamide, N-[3-(Dimethylamino)propyl]lauramide, N-(3-(Dimethylamino)propyl)dodecanamide, SCHERCODINE L, Dodecanamide, NSC-79892”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Lauramidopropyl dimethylamine

AKA: N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]dodecanamide, N-[3-(Dimethylamino)propyl]lauramide, N-(3-(Dimethylamino)propyl)dodecanamide, SCHERCODINE L, Dodecanamide, NSC-79892

Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Plant Oil

Synthetic

Clean

Helps reduce static and frizz in hair and skincare formulas, keeping your look smooth and polished.

Formula

C17H36N2O

Mol. Weight

284.50

CAS #

3179-80-4

Form

Liquid

State

Liquid, Other Solid; 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.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Reduces Static

Reduces Flyaways

Traditional Use

Synthetic conditioning agent developed for hair and skin care products in the latter half of the 20th century. Engineered to provide static control and conditioning benefits comparable to natural conditioners but with improved stability.