Cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB) is an organic compound derived from coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. CAPB is available as a viscous pale yellow solution and it 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.

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