What function does LAURAMINOPROPIONIC ACID serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, LAURAMINOPROPIONIC ACID carries the following function designation(s): ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING.

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InventoryRef 3488715/10/2010

LAURAMINOPROPIONIC ACID

3-Dodecylaminopropionic acid

LAURAMINOPROPIONIC ACID is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 1462-54-0

CAS 1462-54-0PubChem CID 15099

beta-Alanine, N-dodecyl-

IUPAC name: 3-(dodecylamino)propanoic acid

Molecular formula: C15H31NO2
Molecular weight: 257.41 g/mol
Exact mass: 257.235479232 Da
XLogP3: 2.6
Topological polar surface area: 49.3 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 2
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 3
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

.beta.-Alanine, N-dodecyl-LAURAMINOPROPIONIC ACIDDodecyl(carboxyethyl)amineDodecyl(2-carboxyethyl)amine3-(N-Dodecylamino)propionic acidUNII-0LXZ94F0T2NSC 1399740LXZ94F0T2

16 more reported names

laurylaminopropionic acidEINECS 215-968-1TAIPOL LAP 10NSC-139974MACKAM 151 LUNITEX 710-L(2-CARBOXYETHYL)DODECYLAMINEN-Lauryl, myristyl beta-aminopropionic acidRefChem:119184LAURAMINOPROPIONIC ACID [INCI]215-968-1AEDQNOLIADXSBB-UHFFFAOYSA-NN-Dodecyl-beta-alanine3-Dodecylaminopropionic acid3-(Dodecylamino)propionic acidN-Lauryl-.beta.-alanine

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External database identifiers

EPA DTXSID:DTXSID4061709
PubMed:21188020

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Inventory details for LAURAMINOPROPIONIC ACID

INCI name

LAURAMINOPROPIONIC ACID

Description

3-Dodecylaminopropionic acid

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 34887
Imported identity: LAURAMINOPROPIONIC ACID
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for LAURAMINOPROPIONIC ACID

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Key data

CAS

1462-54-0

215-968-1

Restriction

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Function

ANTISTATIC: Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
CLEANSING: Helping to keep the body surface clean.
HAIR CONDITIONING: Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING: Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

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LAURAMINEANTISTATIC

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How LAURAMINOPROPIONIC ACID appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists LAURAMINOPROPIONIC ACID as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

LAURAMINOPROPIONIC ACID is also tagged with 4 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

LAURAMINOPROPIONIC ACID is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, LAURAMINOPROPIONIC ACID carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for LAURAMINOPROPIONIC ACID

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for LAURAMINOPROPIONIC ACID from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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