Potassium Taurate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Reparin, Reparine, Taurine, Monopotassium Salt, Potassium 2-aminoethylsulfonate, Potassium 2-aminoethanesulfonate, Ethanesulfonic acid, Monopotassium salt
Synthetic
Cleanser
Amino Acid
Not Clean
2-Aminoethanesulfonic acid, potassium salt
Formula
C2H6KNO3S
Mol. Weight
163.24
CAS #
22890-34-2
Form
Liquid
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing Surfactant
Removes Impurities
Traditional Use
Taurine, an amino acid, was first isolated in 1827 from ox bile. Potassium taurate is a modern formulation developed in the 20th century for use as a skin conditioning and cleansing agent in cosmetics, capitalizing on taurine's hydrating properties.
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