murphySodium N-Isostearoyl Methyltaurate
AKA: 170150-64-8, Sodium 2-[methyl(16-methylheptadecanoyl)amino]ethane-1-sulfonate
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginTypically derived from coconut or palm kernel oils, which are converted into fatty acids and then combined with methyltaurine. Synthesized through condensation and sulfonation of isostearic acid with N-methyltaurine to create the final surfactant compound.
The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the following ingredients are safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating...Sodium N-Isostearoyl Methyltaurate...
Formula
C21H42NNaO4S
Mol. Weight
427.60
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
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.
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
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