murphySodium Taurine Cocoyl Methyltaurate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Taurine Surfactant, Coconut-Derived Cleanser
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil fatty acids and taurine, combined with methylation chemistry. Synthesized through acylation of methyltaurine with coconut fatty acid derivatives, then neutralized with sodium.
2-(N-Coco-acyl-N-methylamino)ethanesulfonic acid, sodium 2-aminoethanesulfonate salt
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
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.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR