Sodium Methyl Palmitoyl Taurate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Sodium N-methyl-N-palmitoyltaurate, NIKKOL PMT, Taurine, Sodium salt, Ethanesulfonic acid, SODIUM PALMITOYL METHYL TAURATE, Sodium salt (1:1)
Synthetic
Cleanser
Amino Acid
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Sodium 2-[methyl(1-oxohexadecyl)amino]ethanesulphonate
Formula
C19H38NNaO4S
Mol. Weight
399.60
CAS #
3737-55-1
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.
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Creates cleansing foam
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
A synthetic surfactant combining taurine with palmitic acid. Developed as a gentle, biodegradable cleansing agent for sensitive skin formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR