murphyCocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 3-Dimethylamino-1-cocamidopropanol, Coconut acid dimethylamino compound
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil fatty acids, typically sourced from coconut palm fruit processing. Produced through condensation and dimethylation of coconut fatty acid derivatives with dimethylamine.
Amides, coco, N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]
CAS #
68140-01-2
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Functions
Antistatic
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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.
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Moisturizing
Antimicrobial
Strengthens Barrier
Lifts away dirt and oil
Reduces flyaways
Softens and detangles hair
Mixes oil and water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Sensitizer in Testing
1 study / 1 sensitizing / plus 2 case reports (CIR 616)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2019
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR