Sodium cocoamphoacetate is a chemical compound of natural origin, an ammonium derivative of the fatty acids of coconut oil.

It occurs in the form of a colourless clear liquid or granules.

What it is used for and where

Amphoteric active surfactant, viscosity regulator with excellent foaming and antistatic properties.

Used in baby shampoos, skin cleansers for sensitive skin, mild shower shampoos, hair shampoos, intimate hygiene, face masks and liquid soaps. It has a high tolerance to hard water and very low irritation to hair and skin. It is compatible with anionic, cationic and non-ionic surfactants. Good degradability and good ability to sterilise and disperse calcium soap.

• Molecular Formula  C₆H₆Na₃O₉P
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• CAS  68334-21-4    90387-76-1
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• EC Number   231-509-8    269-819-0    291-352-6
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• IUPAC  Glycine, N-(2-aminoethyl)-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-, N-coco-acyl derivatives, monosodium salts
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Synonyms:

• Imidazoline
• Sodium cocoyl amphoacetate
• Glycine, N-(2-aminoethyl)-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-, N-coco-acyl derivatives, monosodium salts
• Cocoamphoglycinate
• Imidazolium compounds, 1-(carboxymethyl)-4,5-dihydro-1-(hydroxyethyl)-2-norcoco alkyl, hydroxides, inner salts