Dihexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate

Dihexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 23669626
AKA: 6001-97-4, Butanedioic acid, 1, 4-bis(1-methylpentyl) ester, Sodium salt, Bis(1-methylamyl) sodium sulfosuccinate, Aerosol MA, LANKROPOL KMA, ALPHASOL MA, Di-2-hexyl sodium sulfosuccinate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginDerived from maleic anhydride and hexyl alcohol, belonging to the sulfosuccinate ester chemical family. Synthesized through esterification of maleic anhydride with hexyl alcohol, followed by sulfonation.
Sodium 1,4-di(1-methylpentyl)-2-sulphonatosuccinate
Formula
C16H29NaO7S
Mol. Weight
388.50
CAS #
6001-97-4
Form
Liquid
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.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Hydrotrope
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Boosts Lather
Surfactant Hydrotrope
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR