Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Sodium 2-[methyl(1-oxododecyl)amino]ethanesulphonate, Sodium lauroyl methyl taurate, ORISTAR SMLT, NIKKOL LMT, Sodium N-methyl-N-lauroyl taurate, Ethanesulfonic acid, Sodium salt
Synthetic
Cleanser
Amino Acid
Plant Oil
Clean
Sodium 2-[methyl(1-oxododecyl)amino]ethanesulphonate
Formula
C15H30NNaO4S
Mol. Weight
343.50
CAS #
4337-75-1
Form
Liquid
State
Other Solid
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foaming
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant Cleansing, Anti
Inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Fights Acne, Removes dirt and impurities, Creates cleansing foam, Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
A synthetic amino acid-derived surfactant developed in the late 20th century. Designed to be milder and more biodegradable than traditional sulfate-based cleansers.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR