murphyOatamidopropyl Betaine
AKA: Oat amidopropyl betaine, Oat fatty acid amidopropyl betaine
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginDerived from oat-derived fatty acids and synthesized through amidation with betaine precursors. Produced by reacting oat oil components with dimethylaminopropionic acid derivatives under controlled chemical conditions.
1-Propanaminium, 3-(oat-acyl)amino-N-carboxymethyl-N,N-dimethyl-, inner salt,
CAS #
61789-40-0
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.
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
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Boosts Lather
Controls Viscosity
Removes dirt and impurities
Enhances lather
Lifts away dirt and oil
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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)
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR