Disodium Malyl Tyrosinate

AKA: 126139-79-5, L-Tyrosine, Disodium salt, Sodium salt (1:2)

Synthetic

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Amino Acid

Not Clean

L-Tyrosine, N-(1-oxo-2-hydroxy-3-carboxypropyl)-, disodium salt

Formula

C13H13NNa2O7

Mol. Weight

341.22

CAS #

126139-79-5

Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

Created as a modern specialty surfactant combining malic acid and tyrosine. Developed for mild cleansing in contemporary skincare formulations.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

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Verified Jun 2026

Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR