Is Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate vegetarian?
Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate
Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate is the sodium salt of an amino acid-derived surfactant formed from lauric acid and N-methyl-beta-alanine. It is used as a mild cleansing and foaming agent in cosmetic formulations; the lauric acid component may be derived from plant or animal fat sources.
| Also known as | Sodium N-methyl-N-(1-oxododecyl)-.beta.-alaninate, Sodium N-Methyl-N-(1-Oxododecyl)-beta-Alaninate |
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| INCI name | Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate |
| CAS number | 21539-58-2 |
| EC number | 244-429-3 |
| CosIng ID | 79688 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
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