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Is TEA-Lauroyl Methyl Beta-Alaninate vegetarian?

TEA-Lauroyl Methyl Beta-Alaninate

TEA-Lauroyl Methyl Beta-Alaninate is the triethanolamine salt of a lauroyl-substituted amino acid derivative, used as a mild surfactant in cosmetics; its lauroyl component may be sourced from plant or animal fats.

Also known as Ethanol, 2,2',2'-nitrilotris-, compd. with N-methyl-N-(1-oxododecyl)-\b-alanine (1:1), Ethanol, 2,2',2'-nitrilotris-, compd. with N-methyl-N-(1-oxododecyl)-beta-alanine (1:1)
INCI name TEA-Lauroyl Methyl Beta-Alaninate
CAS number 89353-55-9
CosIng ID 91438
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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