Synonym(s)
CAS number: 67806-13-7; Hexadecanamides, N-[3-(diethylamino)propyl]-
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Palmitamidopropyl refers to a derivative of the carboxamide of palmitic acid (palmitic acid), "diethylamine" a secondary amine with two ethyl groups. Palmitamidopropyl diethylamine is used in cosmetic formulations. It acts as an antistatic agent (reduces static charges by neutralizing the electric charge on the surface, e.g. of hair).
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