Synonym(s)
CAS number: 109-28-4; N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-9-(Z)-octadecenamides
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Oleamide is the carboxylic acid amide of oleic acid. "Dimethylamine" denotes a secondary amine having 2 methyl groups, an ammoniacal odor and the linear formula (CH3)2NH. Oleamidopropyl dimethylamine is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as an antistatic agent (reduces static charges by neutralizing the electric charge on the surface, for example of hair).
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