Sodium Caproyl Methyltaurate

Sodium Caproyl Methyltaurate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 20461-70-5, Sodium caproyl methyl taurate, Ethanesulfonic acid, Sodium salt, SODIUM METHYL CAPROYL TAURATE, SODIUM N-DECANOYL-N-METHYLTAURINE
Synthetic
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Clean
Sodium salt of the caproic acid amide of N-methyl taurine
Formula
C13H26NNaO4S
Mol. Weight
315.41
CAS #
29051-57-8
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
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
Developed in recent decades as a mild, biodegradable surfactant derived from caprylic acid and amino acids. Engineered to provide gentle cleansing suitable for sensitive skin and natural personal care formulations.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR