Lauryl Sultaine
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Dodecyldimethyl(3-sulfopropyl)azanium, 14933-08-5, N-Dodecyl-N, N-Dimethyl-3-Ammonio-1-Propanesulfonate, N-dimethyl-N-(3-sulfopropyl)dodecan-1-aminium, N-dimethyl-n-(3-sulfopropyl)-1-dodecanaminium, CHEBI:41362
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Dodecyldimethyl(3-sulphonatopropyl)ammonium
Formula
C17H38NO3S+
Mol. Weight
336.60
CAS #
14933-08-5
Form
Powder
State
Nearly white to white hygroscopic crystalline powder; [TCI America MSDS]
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
Synthesized in the 20th century as a mild surfactant derived from coconut oil lauryl alcohol. Created to provide gentle cleansing properties for personal care products while reducing skin irritation compared to harsher sulfates.
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