Dicapryl Sodium Sulfosuccinate

AKA: Butanedioic acid, 1, 4-didecyl ester, Sodium salt, Sodium 1, 4-didecyl sulphonatosuccinate, Didecyl sulfosuccinate, Sodium salt (1:1), Sodium;1, 4-didecoxy-1, 4-dioxobutane-2-sulfonate, 4-didecyl sulfonatosuccinate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginSynthesized from fatty acids and sulfosuccinic acid, belonging to the anionic surfactant chemical family. Produced through esterification and sulfonation reactions of dicarboxylic acid derivatives with sodium salts.
Sodium 1,4-didecyl sulphonatosuccinate
Formula
C24H45NaO7S
Mol. Weight
500.70
CAS #
23524-64-3
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.
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Hydrotrope
Removes Impurities
Stabilizes Emulsion
Cleansing Surfactant
Surfactant Hydrotrope
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR