murphyCocoamphoacetate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Coconut oil amphoacetate, Coco-betaine acetate, Coconut acid amphoteric
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil fatty acids, typically through saponification and extraction processes. Synthesized by acetylation of coconut-derived amino acids to create an amphoteric surfactant.
Glycine, N-(2-aminoethyl)-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-, N-coco-acyl derivatives, monosodium salts
CAS #
90387-76-1
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foaming
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.
Removes Impurities
Creates Lather
Conditions Hair
Cleansing Surfactant
Locks In Moisture
Fights Bacteria
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR