Linoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine

AKA “Foamine O-80, UNII-W142CF4WLF, N-(3-Dimethylaminopropyl)linoleamide, Linoleamidopropyl dimethylamine [INCI], 12-Octadecadienamide, (9Z, 12-OCTADECADIENAMIDE”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Linoleamidopropyl dimethylamine

AKA: Foamine O-80, UNII-W142CF4WLF, N-(3-Dimethylaminopropyl)linoleamide, Linoleamidopropyl dimethylamine [INCI], 12-Octadecadienamide, (9Z, 12-OCTADECADIENAMIDE

Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Synthetic

Clean

Helps reduce frizz and static in hair and skincare formulas, leaving your hair smoother and more manageable.

Formula

C23H44N2O

Mol. Weight

364.60

CAS #

81613-56-1

Form

Liquid

See origin →

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

A modern synthetic derivative of linoleic acid developed for cosmetics. Used as an antistatic and conditioning agent, particularly in hair care products.