Sodium cocoyl alaninate

Sodium cocoyl alaninate (CAS 90170-45-9), also known commercially as N-coco acyl alanine sodium salt, is an amino acid-derived anionic surfactant produced by condensing coconut fatty acids with L-alanine. It delivers effective cleansing and foaming performance while remaining compatible with sensitive skin formulations, making it a preferred choice for mild personal care and specialty cleaning applications.

In rinse-off personal care products such as facial cleansers, shampoos, and body washes, it provides gentle yet thorough cleansing with a dense, stable foam profile suited to low-irritation formulations. Formulators also incorporate it into conditioning shampoos and scalp treatments where surfactant mildness is a key selection criterion alongside cleaning efficacy for high-end cosmetic applications.

In home care and industrial cleaning concentrates, it contributes emulsification and degreasing performance at moderate use levels. Textile and leather processing operations use it as a scouring agent. It serves as a dispersing agent where biodegradable surfactant chemistry is required to meet environmental compliance standards. This versatility makes it a staple in modern green chemistry formulations.

The product is supplied as an aqueous solution, typically in the 28–30% active content range. It is available in cosmetic-grade quality conforming to standard personal care raw material specifications. Bulk supply is standard in drums and IBC containers, with documentation including COSMOS/ECOCERT certification available from select producers to ensure full compliance with international safety standards.