Sodium Lauraminopropionate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Deriphat XD-160, .beta.-Alanine, Monosodium salt, Sodium N-lauryl-beta-alanine, Sodium 3-(dodecylamino)propionate, Sodium laurylaminopropionate, Beta-Alanine
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Plant Oil
Clean
Sodium N-dodecyl-.beta.-alaninate
Formula
C15H30NNaO2
Mol. Weight
279.39
CAS #
3546-96-1
Functions
Antistatic
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.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Foam Boosting
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Traditional Use
A synthetic surfactant developed in the 20th century combining lauric acid (from coconut oil) with amino acids. Created as a mild cleansing and conditioning agent for personal care products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR