murphyDEA-Cocoamphodipropionate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Diethanolamine Cocoamphodipropionate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil fatty acids combined with amino acids like diethanolamine and beta-alanine derivatives.
Synthesized through condensation and amidation reactions linking coconut acyl chains to aminopropionate compounds.
beta-alanine, N-(2-aminoethyl)-N-[2-(2-carboxyethoxy)ethyl]-, N-coco acyl derivs., 2,2'-iminobisethanol salts
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
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
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Boosts Lather
Surfactant Hydrotrope
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Restricted By
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR