Cocamide MEA, or cocamide monoethanolamine, is a solid, off-white to tan compound, often sold in flaked form. The solid melts to yield a pale yellow viscous clear to amber liquid. It is a mixture of fatty acid amides which is produced from the fatty acids in coconut oil when reacted with ethanolamine.
Parameter | Value |
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CAS Number |
68140-00-1 |
ECHA InfoCard |
100.062.500 |
Chemical formula |
CH3(CH2)nCONHCH2CH2OH |
Density |
1.08-1.09 g/cm3[1] |
Melting point |
60 to 63 °C (140 to 145 °F; 333 to 336 K) |
Boiling point |
> 200 °C (392 °F; 473 K) |