murphySodium Lauroyl/Myristoyl Aspartate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Amino Acid Surfactant, Aspartate Derivative
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut or palm oil fatty acids and aspartic acid, combined through synthetic chemistry. Produced through amidation and neutralization of acyl aspartate compounds with sodium hydroxide.
Sodium hydrogen C12-14-acylaminobutanedioate
CAS #
210545-23-6; 616-91-1; 1188-37-0; 2490-97-3; 35305-74-9
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.
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.
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Softens and detangles hair
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR