murphyCocoamphodipropionate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Disodium cocoamphodipropionate, AMPHOSOL 2CSF, COLATERIC 2CM, ZOHARTERIC D-SF, MACKAM 2CSF
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil through extraction of fatty acids and their derivatives.
Synthesized by amidation of coconut fatty acids with dipropylamine to create the amphoteric surfactant.
beta-Alanine, N-(2-aminoethyl)-N-[2-(2-carboxyethoxy)ethyl]-, N-coco acyl derivs., disodium salts
Formula
C10H18N2Na2O5
Mol. Weight
292.24
CAS #
68411-57-4
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR