Coco Amido Propyl Betaine
Cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB) is a liquid amphoteric surfactant.
It’s a mixture of organic compounds derived from coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine.
Chemical formula    C19H38N2O3
Molar mass              342.524 g·mol−1
Melting point           < −10 °C (14 °F; 263 K)
Boiling point           > 100 °C (212 °F; 373 K)
HS Code                  34021900
Technical Analysis
Specification        Typical Values
Moleculer formula    C18H26O3
Colour (APHA)          slight yellow liquid
CAS NO.                61789-40-0
IUPAC Name          {[3-(Dodecanoylamino)propyl](dimethyl)ammonio}acetate
Coco amido propyl betaine (CAPB) is a mixture of fatty acids from coconuts and propylene glycol that acts as a surfactant in personal care products and animal husbandry