murphyAmmonium Capryleth Sulfate
AKA: Azanium;2-octoxyethyl sulfate, 52286-18-7
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut or palm kernel oils, it belongs to the ethoxylated sulfate surfactant chemical family. Produced through ethoxylation of fatty alcohols followed by sulfation and neutralization with ammonia.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-sulfo-.omega.-(octyloxy)-, ammonium salt (1-4 mol EO average molar ratio)
Formula
C10H25NO5S
Mol. Weight
271.38
CAS #
52286-18-7
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foaming
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
Creates Lather
Cleansing Surfactant
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Removes dirt and impurities
Creates cleansing foam
Lifts away dirt and oil
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR