Oleamidopropyl Dimethylamine
AKA “N-[3-(Dimethylamino)propyl]oleamide, N-(3-(Dimethylamino)propyl)oleamide, Oleamide, SCHERCODINE O, UNIZEEN OA, NSC-258347, MACKINE 501”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Oleamidopropyl dimethylamine
AKA: N-[3-(Dimethylamino)propyl]oleamide, N-(3-(Dimethylamino)propyl)oleamide, Oleamide, SCHERCODINE O, UNIZEEN OA, NSC-258347, MACKINE 501
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Synthetic
Clean
Helps reduce frizz and static in hair products, leaving strands smooth and manageable.
Formula
C23H46N2O
Mol. Weight
366.60
CAS #
109-28-4
Form
Liquid
State
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
Locks In Moisture
Fights Bacteria
Wound Healing
Reduces Flyaways
Traditional Use
A synthetic conditioning agent developed from oleic acid for modern cosmetics, designed to improve hair and skin feel without the heaviness of traditional oil-based conditioners.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Cocamide DEA, Lauramide DEA, Linoleamide DEA, and Oleamide DEA
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Dilinoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Linoleamide DEA
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Linoleamide MEA
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Linoleamide MIPA
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Linoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Oleamide DEA
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Oleamide MEA
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Oleamide MIPA
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Oleamidopropyl Dimethylamine
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG-3 Oleamide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG-4 Oleamide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG-5 Oleamide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG-6 Oleamide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG-7 Oleamide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG-9 Oleamide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Ricinoleamide DEA
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Ricinoleamide MEA
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Ricinoleamide MIPA
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Oleamidopropyl dimethylamine.
de Groot AC
Dermatosen in Beruf und Umwelt. Occupation and environment, 1989
Oleamidopropyl dimethylamine.
de Groot AC
Dermatosen in Beruf und Umwelt. Occupation and environment, 1989
Oleamidopropyl dimethylamine.
de Groot AC
Dermatosen in Beruf und Umwelt. Occupation and environment, 1989
Oleamidopropyl dimethylamine.
de Groot AC
Dermatosen in Beruf und Umwelt. Occupation and environment, 1989
Dilinoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Linoleamide DEA
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Linoleamide MEA
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Linoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Oleamide DEA
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Oleamide MIPA
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Oleamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR