Sodium Cocoamphopropionate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Coconut Amphoteric, Coconut Amino Acid Amphoteric
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Clean
beta-Alanine, N-(2-aminoethyl)-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-, N-coco acyl derivatives, monosodium salts
CAS #
93820-52-1
Form
Liquid
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foaming
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.
Foam Boosting
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Traditional Use
Developed in the late 20th century from coconut oil-derived amino acids. Created as a mild, amphoteric surfactant for gentle cleansing products, particularly baby shampoos.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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