Description

Lauramidopropyl Betaine is a high-purity, amphoteric surfactant derived from lauric acid, valued for its excellent mildness, foam boosting, and viscosity-building properties. Its unique structure provides superior compatibility with other surfactants and conditioning benefits, making it a versatile ingredient for high-performance formulations. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, home care, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking to enhance product efficacy and skin feel.

Application

• Personal Care Products: A key mild surfactant and foam stabilizer in shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, and baby care products.
• Home Care & Detergents: Used in liquid dish soaps, hand soaps, and all-purpose cleaners for its thickening and foam-enhancing characteristics.
• Cosmetic Formulations: Serves as an emulsifier and conditioner in creams, lotions, and shaving products, improving texture and skin compatibility.
• Industrial & Institutional Cleaners: Incorporated into hard surface cleaners, degreasers, and car wash solutions for effective cleaning with low irritation potential.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Acts as a foaming agent and viscosity modifier in drilling and stimulation fluids.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Functions as a softener, leveling agent, and antistatic agent in various processing baths.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lauramidopropyl Betaine
CAS No.	86438-78-0
Molecular Formula	C19H38N2O3
Molecular Weight	342.52 g/mol
Synonyms	Lauramidopropyl Betaine; N-(2-Carboxyethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-3-[(1-oxododecyl)amino]-1-propanaminium hydroxide, inner salt; Laurylamidopropyl Betaine; LAB; Cocamidopropyl Betaine (when derived from coconut oil); CAPB (related); 3-(Dodecanoylamino)-N,N,N-trimethylpropane-1-aminium carboxylate; Betaine, lauramidopropyl; Amido Betaine L
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Quality Control

Our Lauramidopropyl Betaine is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to relevant GMP guidelines, and the product can be supplied to meet specific customer requirements. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Under these conditions, the product has excellent shelf stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to colorless viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Active Matter)	30.0% min. (as is) or 95.0% min. (solid basis)
pH (5% solution)	4.5 - 7.5
Sodium Chloride	6.0% max.
Free Amine	1.0% max.
Color (Gardner)	3 max.

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.