Undecylenamidopropyl Betaine
AKA “EINECS 308-783-3, (Carboxymethyl)dimethyl(3-((1-oxoundecenyl)amino)propyl)ammonium hydroxide, (Carboxymethyl)dimethyl[3-[(1-oxoundecenyl)amino]propyl]ammonium hydroxide, RefChem:405991, 308-783-3, 98510-75-9
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Undecylenamidopropyl betaine
AKA: EINECS 308-783-3, (Carboxymethyl)dimethyl(3-((1-oxoundecenyl)amino)propyl)ammonium hydroxide, (Carboxymethyl)dimethyl[3-[(1-oxoundecenyl)amino]propyl]ammonium hydroxide, RefChem:405991, 308-783-3, 98510-75-9
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Clean
(Carboxymethyl)dimethyl[3-[(1-oxoundecenyl)amino]propyl]ammonium hydroxide
Formula
C18H36N2O4
Mol. Weight
344.50
CAS #
98510-75-9
Form
Liquid
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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.
Skin 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
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic amphoteric surfactant created from undecylenic acid and betaine. Designed for gentle cleansing in personal care products, combining antimicrobial properties with mildness to skin.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR