TEA-Cocoyl Alaninate

TEA-Cocoyl Alaninate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: TEA Cocoyl Alanine, Triethanolamine Cocoyl Alaninate
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil fatty acids and the amino acid L-alanine combined with triethanolamine. Synthesized through acylation of L-alanine with coconut fatty acids, then neutralized with triethanolamine.
L-Alanine, N-coco acyl derivs., compds. with triethanolamine (1:1)
CAS #
210545-23-6; 616-91-1; 1188-37-0; 2490-97-3; 35305-74-9
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
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.
Removes Impurities
Conditions Hair
Cleansing Surfactant
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Softens and detangles hair
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-onNot reported
Rinse-off0.8%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR