Sodium Methyl Myristoyl Taurate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Ethanesulfonic acid, Sodium salt, NIKKOL MMT, Sodium N-methyl-N-myristoyl taurate, N-myristoyl-n-methyltaurine sodium salt, Sodium N-myristoyl methyl taurate, SODIUM MYRISTOYLMETHYL TAURATE
Synthetic
Cleanser
Amino Acid
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Sodium 2-[methyl(1-oxotetradecyl)amino]ethanesulphonate
Formula
C17H34NNaO4S
Mol. Weight
371.50
CAS #
18469-44-8
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
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 modern synthetic surfactant based on taurine (an amino acid) and myristic acid. Developed as a gentle alternative to sodium lauryl sulfate in cleansing formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR