murphyCocoamphodiacetate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Coconut oil amphodiacetate, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Coco amphoacetate diacid
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil fatty acids, which are extracted from coconut palm fruit grown in tropical regions. Produced by amidation of coconut fatty acids with aminodipropionic acid, then neutralized with sodium hydroxide.
Disodium N-2-(N-(2-carboxymethoxyethyl)-N-carboxymethylamino)ethylcocamide
CAS #
68649-42-3
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.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin 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
Hydrotrope
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR