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Lauraminopropionic Acid

CAS 1462-54-0 · Formula C15H31NO2 · MW 257.41 g/mol

An amphoteric amino-acid surfactant offering mild, pH-flexible surface activity. As an amphoteric surface-active agent, materials of this class are used as mild co-surfactants in personal-care and cleaning formulations.

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CAS Number
1462-54-0
Formula
C15H31NO2
Molecular Weight
257.41 g/mol
Material Family
Acids & Salts
At a Glance
Material Family
Acids & Salts
Record Type
Pure compound
Primary Role
Biocidal Action · Preservation
Functional Roles
PROPIONIC ACID
ANTIMICROBIALFRAGRANCEpH ADJUSTERSPRESERVATIVE
Applications & Use Cases
  • Amphoteric surfactant: mild co-surfactant for cleansing systems
  • Wetting & foam: surface-active agent contributing wetting and foam stability
Physical Properties
Melting Point
-22 °C
Boiling Point
141 °C at 760 mmHg
Density
0.995 at 20 °C
Solubility
≥ 100 mg/mL at 22 °C
Vapor Pressure
2.9 mmHg at 20 °C; 10 mmHg at 40 °C
Flash Point
54 °C
Safety & Handling
Full SDS available on request

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Chemical Identity
CAS Number
1462-54-0
Molecular Formula
C15H31NO2
Molecular Weight
257.41 g/mol
IUPAC Name
3-(dodecylamino)propanoic acid
INCI Name
PROPIONIC ACID
PubChem CID
InChI Key
AEDQNOLIADXSBB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonyms & Trade Names
.beta.-Alanine, N-dodecyl- LAURAMINOPROPIONIC ACID Dodecyl(carboxyethyl)amine beta-Alanine, N-dodecyl- Dodecyl(2-carboxyethyl)amine 3-(N-Dodecylamino)propionic acid laurylaminopropionic acid TAIPOL LAP 10 MACKAM 151 L UNITEX 710-L N-Lauryl, myristyl beta-aminopropionic acid LAURAMINOPROPIONIC ACID [INCI] 3-(dodecylamino)propanoic acid N-Dodecyl-beta-alanine
Full Description

Lauraminopropionic Acid is an amphoteric surfactant of the N-alkyl amino-acid class (N-dodecyl-beta-alanine type). As an amphoteric surface-active agent, materials of this class are used as mild co-surfactants in personal-care and cleaning formulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lauraminopropionic Acid used for?

Lauraminopropionic Acid is an amphoteric surfactant of the N-alkyl amino-acid class (an N-dodecyl-beta-alanine type). It is used as a mild co-surfactant contributing wetting and foam stability in personal-care and cleaning formulations.

What is sodium lauriminodipropionate?

Sodium lauriminodipropionate is the sodium salt of the related dicarboxylic amino-acid surfactant in the same amphoteric family. It is used as a mild co-surfactant; Lauraminopropionic Acid is the monocarboxylic acid form of this chemistry.

Is Lauraminopropionic Acid an amphoteric surfactant?

Yes. It carries both an amine and a carboxylic-acid group, making it amphoteric, which is why it is used as a mild co-surfactant in surfactant blends rather than as a primary detergent.

What grades and documentation are available?

RawSource supplies the technical surfactant grade with a Certificate of Analysis and SDS on every order. Confirm active content and intended formulation use on your RFQ so we can match the correct specification.

How is bulk Lauraminopropionic Acid quoted?

Bulk pricing depends on volume, active concentration, and packaging. Send an RFQ with your target spec and annual volume for a current quote in drum, tote, or IBC quantities.

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