Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine

Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine
	; n = 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16
Names
	Other names N,N-Dimethyl-N-(3-cocamidopropyl)-3-ammonio-2-hydroxypropylsulfonate
Identifiers
CAS Number	68139-30-0;
EC Number	268-761-3;
UNII	62V75NI93W;
	Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine (CAHS) is a synthetic amphoteric surfactant from the hydroxysultaine group. It is found in personal care products (soaps, shampoos, lotions etc.).^[1] It has uses as a foam booster, viscosity builder, and an antistatic agent.^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b Guin JD (2000). "Reaction to cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, an amphoteric surfactant and conditioner". Contact Dermatitis. 42 (5): 284. doi:10.1034/j.1600-0536.2000.042005276.x. PMID 10789849.