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2-[DODECYL(DIMETHYL)AMMONIO]ACETATE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-02-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Toiletries
Universal entry(ies)
C16H33NO2
formula, see observation
683-10-3
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which can be used as a surfactant for cosmetics and toiletries, especially for mild shampoos, foam baths and bath products.

CONT

Lauryl Betaine is based on the dimethylaminopropylamine - betaine (a water soluble diamine) with the lauryl -(CH2)11-CH3 side chain.

OBS

lauryl betaine: INCI (International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient) name.

OBS

N-(carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-1-dodecanaminium hydroxide inner salt: CAS name.

OBS

Chemical formula: C16H33NO2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Articles de toilette
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C16H33NO2
formula, see observation
683-10-3
CAS number
DEF

Produit chimique utilisé dans les articles de toilette, les shampoings, les cosmétiques.

OBS

lauryl bétaïne : nom INCI (de l'anglais «International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient», se rapportant à la nomenclature internationale d'ingrédients cosmétiques).

OBS

Formule chimique : C16H33NO2

Spanish

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