0102030405
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate CAS No.: 90170-45-9
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate is a great conditioner for the hair. In its raw form, it appears as a colorless to pale yellow powder or liquid. This ingredient has excellent compatibility with other surfactants allowing it to be used effectively in various formulations. The chemical formula of Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate is C18H35NNaO3.
Origin
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate is synthesized through a reaction between coconut fatty acids (derived from coconut oil) and alanine, an amino acid. This reaction, known as amidation, forms the sodium salt of cocoyl alaninate. The process typically involves esterification followed by neutralization with sodium hydroxide to yield the final product.
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate is a personal care detergent that is mild and highly effective, offering benefits from cleansing and foaming to hydrating and conditioning.
1.Skin care: Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate is utilized in skincare products for its gentle cleansing properties, effectively removing dirt and impurities without stripping away the skin's natural oils. It helps maintain the skin's moisture balance, leaving it feeling clean, refreshed, and comfortably hydrated.
2.Hair care: Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate is used in hair care products like shampoos where it offers foaming, cleansing, and conditioning - leaving the hair clean, soft, and manageable.
Characteristics
1. Mild surfactant with excellent foaming performance, acid and alkali resistanc;
2. In hair products, it can enhance the moisturizing feeling after hair washing;
3. Has better thickening performance and foaming performance.
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate plays the role in formulation:
-Cleansing
-Foaming
-Hair conditioning
-Humectant
-Skin conditioning
-Surfactant
lt is applicable to shampoo, body wash, facial cleanser, etc.