Ammonium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Benzenesulfonic acid, Ammonium salt (1:1), Ammonium lauryl benzene sulfonate, Dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid, Ammonium salt, 1331-61-9, Ammonium dodecylbenzenesulphonate, AMMONIUM 2-DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE, Azanium;2-dodecylbenzenesulfonate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
Ammonium dodecylbenzenesulphonate
Formula
C18H33NO3S
Mol. Weight
343.50
CAS #
1331-61-9
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
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
Traditional Use
Created in the mid-20th century as a synthetic anionic surfactant. Designed for industrial and household cleaning applications before limited cosmetic use; no traditional background.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR