murphyAmmonium Myreth Sulfate
AKA: 27731-61-9, Ammonium myristyl ether sulfate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Clean
OriginDerived from myreth alcohol and sulfuric acid or sulfur trioxide as starting materials. Synthesized through sulfation of ethoxylated myristyl alcohol, then neutralized with ammonia.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-sulfo-.omega.-(tetradecyloxy)-, ammonium salt
Formula
C28H62NO5S-
Mol. Weight
524.90
CAS #
27731-61-9
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
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-reviewednone on file
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR