N-(N'-long chain acyl- beta -alanyl)- beta -alanine or its salt and detergent composition containing the same

摘要

An N-(N'-long chain acyl- beta -alanyl)- beta -alanine represented by formula (1): <IMAGE> (1) wherein R represents a straight-chain or branched-chain alkyl or alkenyl group having from 7 to 23 carbon atoms; and M represents a hydrogen atom, an alkali metal, an ammonium, an alkylammonium, an alkanolammonium or a basic amino acid; or its salt and a detergent composition containing the same are disclosed. The detergent composition of the present invention is excellent in foaming power and gives a good feel after washing.