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Is Sodium Capryloamphopropionate vegetarian?

Sodium Capryloamphopropionate

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Sodium Capryloamphopropionate is a synthetic amphoteric surfactant derived from caprylic acid and imidazoline chemistry, used as a mild cleansing and foaming agent in cosmetics.

Also known as Sodium 3-[2-(2-heptyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethoxy]propionate
INCI name Sodium Capryloamphopropionate
CAS number 68877-55-4
EC number 272-563-2
CosIng ID 79262
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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