Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate

Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Coconut Alaninate, Coconut Amino Acid Derivative
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil, a plant-based fatty acid source chemically synthesized with amino acids. Produced through amidation, combining coconut fatty acids with the amino acid alanine via chemical reaction.
l-Alanine, N-coco-acyl derivatives, sodium salts
CAS #
90170-45-9
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Functions
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.
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Lifts away dirt and oil
Softens and detangles hair
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.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2012-2013 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR