murphyCocotrimonium Chloride
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Coconut trimonium chloride, Coco trimonium chloride
Synthetic
Preservative
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil through chemical modification of fatty acids and amines. Synthesized by quaternizing coconut-derived fatty amines with chloride salt reagents.
Quaternary ammonium compounds, coco alkyltrimethyl, chlorides
CAS #
61789-18-2
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Functions
Antimicrobial
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Antistatic
Preservative
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Fights Bacteria
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR