Sodium Lauriminodipropionate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: TENSAN VS, DERIPHAT 106C, 14960-06-6, Beta-Alanine, Monosodium salt, Sodium;3-[2-carboxyethyl(dodecyl)amino]propanoate, .beta.-Alanine
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Clean
Sodium N-(2-carboxyethyl)-N-dodecyl-.beta.-alaninate
Formula
C18H34NNaO4
Mol. Weight
351.50
CAS #
14960-06-6, 26256-79-1
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Functions
Antistatic
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
Reduces Static
Removes Impurities
Creates Lather
Conditions Hair
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic surfactant developed in the late 20th century combining lauric acid derivatives with amino acids. Created for use in mild, conditioning cleansers without traditional historical use.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR