Sodium Myristoyl Isethionate

AKA: 37747-10-7, Tetradecanoic acid, 2-sulfoethyl ester, Sodium salt, 2-Sulfoethyl tetradecanoate, 2-sulfoethylester, SODIUM 2-SULFOETHYL MYRISTATE, SODIUM MYRISTOYL ISETHIONATE [INCI]
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginDerived from myristic acid and isethionic acid, both components of the fatty acid and sulfonic acid families. Synthesized through esterification of myristic acid with isethionyl chloride or similar sulfonic acid derivatives.
Tetradecanoic acid, 2-sulfoethyl ester, sodium salt
Formula
C16H31NaO5S
Mol. Weight
358.50
CAS #
37747-10-7
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antistatic
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foaming
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.
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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