Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB) is an organic compound derived from coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. It is a zwitterion consisting of both a quaternary ammonium cation and a carboxylate. CAPB is available as viscous pale yellow solution that is used as a surfactant in personal care products. The name reflects that the major part of the molecule the lauric acid group is derived from coconut oil. Cocamidopropyl betaine to a significant degree has replaced cocamide DEA.
