murphyCoco-Sultaine
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Coconut sultaine, Coco sultaine
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil fatty acids and dimethylamine, combined with propanesultone. Synthesized through sulfonation and quaternization of coconut acyl derivatives to create an amphoteric surfactant.
1-Propanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-3-sulfo-, N-coco acyl derivs., hydroxides, inner salts
CAS #
15163-36-7; 72869-77-3
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Functions
Antistatic
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
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.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Reduces Static
Removes Impurities
Conditions Hair
Cleansing Surfactant
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR