murphyCocoylcholine Methosulfate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Cocoyl choline methosulfate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil fatty acids and choline, a quaternary ammonium compound from the synthetic surfactant family. Synthesized through quaternization of coconut-derived amines with methyl sulfate under controlled chemical conditions.
Ethanaminium, 2-Hydroxy-N,N,N-Trimethyl-, Esters with Coco Fatty Acids, Me Sulfates
CAS #
852690-27-8
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.
Removes Impurities
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR