Disodium Malyl Tyrosinate

AKA: 126139-79-5, L-Tyrosine, Disodium salt, Sodium salt (1:2)
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from the amino acid tyrosine and malic acid through chemical conjugation and sodium salt formation. Produced by esterification and neutralization of tyrosine and malic acid precursors in controlled synthesis.
L-Tyrosine, N-(1-oxo-2-hydroxy-3-carboxypropyl)-, disodium salt
Formula
C13H13NNa2O7
Mol. Weight
341.22
CAS #
126139-79-5
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2012-2013 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR