murphyCocamide MIPA
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Coconut acid monoisopropanolamide, Coconut oil MIPA, N-Bis(2-hydroxypropyl)coconut oil amide
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil fatty acids combined with monoethanolamine as the starting materials. Synthesized through the condensation reaction of coconut fatty acids with monoethanolamine to form the amide compound.
Amides, coco, N-(2-hydroxypropyl)
CAS #
68333-82-4
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Stabilizes Emulsion
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Boosts Lather
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 782)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.12%
Rinse-off0.1–12%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2025
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR