murphyBehenamidopropyl Betaine
AKA: Behenamidopropyl betaine [INCI], 138527-93-2
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut or palm kernel oils, behenamide, and dimethylaminopropylamine as starting materials. Synthesized through condensation reaction of behenic acid derivatives with betaine-forming compounds.
1-Propanaminium, N-carboxymethyl-N,N-dimethyl-3-[(1-oxodocosanyl)amino]-, hydroxide, inner salt
Formula
C29H58N2O3
Mol. Weight
482.80
CAS #
138527-93-2
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Boosts Lather
Removes dirt and impurities
Enhances lather
Lifts away dirt and oil
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Skin Irritant in Testing (CIR report on the ingredient group)
CIR report statement covering this group of ingredients / not tested individually (CIR 518)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2012
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR