murphyCoco/Oleamidopropyl Betaine
AKA: Amphitol 20AB, LAURAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, Lauramidopropylbetaine, N-Laurylamidopropyl-N, N-dimethylbetaine, MACKAM DAB
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil and fatty acids, combined with dimethylaminopropionic acid derivatives. Synthesized through condensation reaction between coconut-derived amines and betaine precursors under controlled conditions.
1-Propanaminium, N-carboxymethyl-N,N-dimethyl-3-amino-, N-(mixed coco acyl and 9-octadecenoyl) derivs., hydroxides, inner salts
Formula
C19H38N2O3
Mol. Weight
342.5
CAS #
86438-79-1
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
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
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Skin Irritant in Testing (CIR report on the ingredient group)
CIR report statement covering this group of ingredients / not tested individually (CIR 518)
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2010 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR