Lauriminodipropionic Acid
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 17066-08-9, N-(2-Carboxyethyl)-N-dodecyl-beta-alanine, N-lauryl iminodipropionate, N-lauryl iminodipropionate, Sodium salt, Monosodium salt, Deriphat
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Plant Oil
Acid
Not Clean
deriphat 160c is synonymous to mono-Na salt & deriphat 160 is synonymous to di-Na salt; RN given refers to (beta)-isomer
Formula
C18H35NO4
Mol. Weight
329.50
CAS #
17066-08-9
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
Conditions Hair
Cleansing Surfactant
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
Synthetic amino acid derivative developed in the 20th century for use as a conditioning and anti-static agent in personal care products. Created to provide hair and skin conditioning benefits in modern formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
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Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR