Cocamidopropyl Betaine

• CAT Number: M002268
• CAS Number: 61789-40-0
• Molecular Formula: C19H38N2O3
• Molecular Weight: 342.52
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: NAXAINE C;NAXAINE CO;1-Propanaminium, 3-amino-N-(carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, N-coco acyl derivs., hydroxides, inner salts;NorfoxCapb;1-Propanaminium, 3-amino-N-(carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, N-coco acyl derivs., inner salts;COCOACYLAMIDOPROPYLBETAI
• Storage: Store at -20℃
• IUPAC Name: 2-[3-(dodecanoylamino)propyl-dimethylazaniumyl]acetate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C19H38N2O3/c1-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-14-18(22)20-15-13-16-21(2,3)17-19(23)24/h4-17H2,1-3H3,(H-,20,22,23,24)
• InChIKey: MRUAUOIMASANKQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)NCCC[N+](C)(C)CC(=O)[O-]

Cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB) (Cat.No:M002268) is a mixture of closely related organic compounds derived from coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. CAPB is available as a viscous pale yellow solution and it is used as a surfactant in personal care products. The name reflects that the major part of the molecule, the lauric acid group, is derived from coconut oil. Cocamidopropyl betaine to a significant degree has replaced cocamide DEA.

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