murphySodium Linoleate
AKA: Sodium (9Z, 12Z)-octadeca-9, 12-dienoate, Linoleic acid, Sodium salt, PRISAVON L, Sodium salt (1:1)
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginTypically derived from linoleic acid found in vegetable oils like soybean, safflower, or sunflower seed oils. Produced through saponification of linoleic acid with sodium hydroxide to form the sodium salt.
Sodium (9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoate
Formula
C18H31NaO2
Mol. Weight
302.40
CAS #
822-17-3
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
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.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Viscosity Controlling
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️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