murphySodium Cocoyl Amino Acids
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Coconut Amino Acids, Amino Acid Coconut Surfactant
Synthetic
Cleanser
Amino Acid
Acid
Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil, a tropical plant-based oil rich in fatty acids and amino acid precursors.
Produced through hydrolysis and condensation of coconut fatty acids with amino acids via chemical synthesis.
Acid chlorides, coco, reaction products with protein hydrolyzates
CAS #
68188-38-5
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Functions
Antistatic
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.
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Reduces flyaways
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR