Sodium Lauraminopropionate

AKA “Deriphat XD-160, X5NJA9HXPU, .beta.-Alanine, N-dodecyl-, monosodium salt, Sodium N-lauryl-beta-alanine, Sodium 3-(dodecylamino)propionate, EINECS 222-597-9, NSC 24609, sodium laurylaminopropionate, beta-Alanine”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Sodium lauraminopropionate

AKA: Deriphat XD-160, X5NJA9HXPU, .beta.-Alanine, N-dodecyl-, Monosodium salt, Sodium N-lauryl-beta-alanine, Sodium 3-(dodecylamino)propionate, EINECS 222-597-9, NSC 24609, Sodium laurylaminopropionate, Beta-Alanine

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1

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

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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.