Synonym(s)
CAS number: 112-90-3; Oleylamines; (Z)-Octadec-9-enylamines
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Oleamines, also called oleylamines, is an organic compound with the molecular formula C18H35NH2. Oleamine is an unsaturated fatty amine derived from oleic acid. Oleamine tends to react with other carboxylic acids. Oleamine is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as an antistatic agent (reduces static charges by neutralizing the electrical charge on the surface, e.g. of hair).
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