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Is Cocaminobutyric Acid vegetarian?

Cocaminobutyric Acid

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Cocaminobutyric Acid is a fatty derivative of butanoic acid produced by reacting coconut-derived alkyl amines, used as a surfactant in cosmetic formulations.

Also known as Butanoic acid, 3-amino-, N-coco alkyl derivs.
INCI name Cocaminobutyric Acid
CAS number 68649-05-8
EC number 272-021-5
CosIng ID 75251
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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