AKA: N, N-Diethanololeamide, Oleic acid diethanolamide, OLEIC DIETHANOLAMIDE, Diethanololeamide, N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)oleamide, Amisol ode, Mackamide O, Comperlan OD, Emulsifier WHC
Surfactant · Antistatic · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
N,N-bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-(Z)-9-octadecenamide
Effective at 6.1%
Formula
C22H43NO3
Mol. Weight
369.60
CAS #
93-83-4
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
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Functions
Antistatic
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Surfactant Foam Boosting
Moisturizing
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Enhances lather
Reduces flyaways
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic surfactant derived from oleic acid (olive oil fatty acid). Created to improve the foaming and cleansing properties of skincare and haircare products while mimicking natural fatty acid benefits.