Erucamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Crosultaine E 30, 164118-71-2, ISOTAINE EAPHS, 1-Propanaminium, 2-hydroxy-N, Inner salt, 1-PROPANAMINIUM, 2-HYDROXY-N, INNER SALT, N-DIMETHYL-N-(3-(((13Z)-1-OXO-13-DOCOSEN-1-YL)AMINO)PROPYL)-3-SULFO-1-PROPANAMINIUM INNER SALT
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
1-Propanaminium, 2-hydroxy-N,N-dimethyl-N-[3-[(1-oxo-13-docosenyl)amino]propyl]-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt
Formula
C30H60N2O5S
Mol. Weight
560.90
CAS #
164118-71-2
Form
Powder
State
Liquid, Other Solid
Functions
Antistatic
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic amphoteric surfactant developed in the late 20th century from erucic acid. Created as a mild cleansing agent for personal care products, designed to reduce irritation compared to earlier surfactants.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR