Sodium Caproyl Methyltaurate

AKA: 20461-70-5, Sodium caproyl methyl taurate, Ethanesulfonic acid, Sodium salt, SODIUM METHYL CAPROYL TAURATE, SODIUM N-DECANOYL-N-METHYLTAURINE
Synthetic
Cleanser
Clean
OriginDerived from coconut or palm kernel oils through saponification and fatty acid extraction. Synthesized by methylation and taurine conjugation of caproyl fatty acids.
Sodium salt of the caproic acid amide of N-methyl taurine
Formula
C13H26NNaO4S
Mol. Weight
315.41
CAS #
29051-57-8
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2015
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR