Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 66161-62-4, Glycine, Monosodium salt, Sodium salt (1:1), Sodium;2-[2-(dodecanoylamino)ethyl-(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]acetate, COLATERIC SLAA, MIRANOL HMA
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Clean
Glycine, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-[2-(1-oxododecylamino)ethyl]-, monosodium salt
Formula
C18H35N2NaO4
Mol. Weight
366.50
CAS #
66161-62-4
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.
Foaming
Hair 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
Removes Impurities
Creates Lather
Conditions Hair
Cleansing Surfactant
Traditional Use
A synthetic amphiphilic surfactant developed in the late 20th century for personal care products. Engineered to provide both cleansing and conditioning benefits in mild formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR