murphyMyristamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
AKA: Obazolin MHS-121, ASB 14O, 1-Propanaminium, 2-hydroxy-N, Inner salt, 63663-10-5, MYRISTAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE [INCI]
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut or palm oil fatty acids and dimethylaminopropylamine as primary starting materials. Synthesized through amidation of fatty acids followed by hydroxysultainization to create the zwitterionic surfactant.
2-Hydroxy-3-sulphonatopropyldimethyl[3-[(1-oxo-tetradecanyl)amino]propyl]ammonium
Formula
C22H46N2O5S
Mol. Weight
450.70
CAS #
63663-10-5
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
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⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR