Surfactants - Anionic Available — Bulk Only

Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate

CAS 4337-75-1 · Formula C15H30NNaO4S · MW 343.5 g/mol

An oleoyl taurate anionic surfactant used as a cleansing and foaming surfactant in cosmetic formulations. It also acts as a wetting agent in aqueous surfactant systems.

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HS Code
3402.39
At a Glance
Material Family
Surfactants - Anionic
Record Type
Pure compound
Primary Role
Cleaning / Degreasing · Surfactancy
Functional Roles
SODIUM METHYL LAUROYL TAURATE
CLEANSINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Applications & Use Cases
  • Personal care: Cleansing and foaming surfactant in cosmetic formulations.
  • Wetting agent: Lowers surface tension in aqueous systems.
  • Foaming agent: Generates lather in surfactant blends.
Safety & Handling
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A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.

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HS / Tariff Classification
Harmonized System (HS) Code — 6-digit international heading
3402 . 39
Chapter 34
Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing and lubricating preparations, waxes
Heading 34.02
Internationally harmonized (WCO HS)
Subheading 3402.39
6-digit international code — national tariff line adds further digits
Chemical Identity
CAS Number
4337-75-1
Molecular Formula
C15H30NNaO4S
Molecular Weight
343.5 g/mol
IUPAC Name
sodium 2-[dodecanoyl(methyl)amino]ethanesulfonate
INCI Name
SODIUM METHYL LAUROYL TAURATE
PubChem CID
InChI Key
CAVXVRQDZKMZDB-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Synonyms & Trade Names
Sodium 2-[methyl(1-oxododecyl)amino]ethanesulphonate Sodium methyl lauroyl taurate sodium lauroyl methyl taurate ORISTAR SMLT NIKKOL LMT Sodium N-methyl-N-lauroyl taurate Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-(methyl(1-oxododecyl)amino)-, sodium salt Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-[methyl(1-oxododecyl)amino]-, sodium salt N-DODECANOYL-N-METHYLTAURINE SODIUM SALT Sodium 2-(methyl(1-oxododecyl)amino)ethanesulphonate SODIUM N-LAUROYL-N-METHYLAMINOETHANESULFONATE Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-(methyl(1-oxododecyl)amino)-, sodium salt (1:1) Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-[methyl(1-oxododecyl)amino]-, sodium salt (1:1) SODIUM METHYL LAUROYL TAURATE [INCI] Sodium N-lauroyl-N-methyltaurate Igepon TC
Full Description

Sodium methyl oleoyl taurate (CAS 4337-75-1) is an anionic N-acyl methyl taurate surfactant. PubChem classifies it as a cleansing, foaming surfactant for cosmetic formulations. It also acts as a wetting agent in aqueous surfactant systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is sodium methyl oleoyl taurate?

Sodium methyl oleoyl taurate (CAS 4337-75-1) is an anionic N-acyl methyl taurate surfactant, the oleoyl analog of the taurate family. PubChem classifies it as a cleansing, foaming surfactant for cosmetic formulations and as a wetting agent. RawSource supplies it as a surfactant for personal-care and aqueous systems.

What is sodium methyl oleoyl taurate used for?

It is used as a cleansing and foaming surfactant in cosmetic formulations, as a wetting agent that lowers surface tension in aqueous systems, and as a foaming agent in surfactant blends. The related lauroyl and cocoyl methyl taurates serve similar cleansing roles with different fatty-chain profiles. RawSource supplies it for these applications.

How does the oleoyl taurate differ from sodium methyl cocoyl taurate?

Both are N-acyl methyl taurate surfactants; the difference is the fatty acyl group — oleoyl (a single C18 unsaturated chain) versus cocoyl (a coconut-derived mixed chain). This affects solubility, foam character, and wetting behavior. Confirm identity by CAS (4337-75-1) and select the grade that fits your formulation.

What is the molecular formula and CAS number?

Sodium methyl oleoyl taurate has the formula C15H30NNaO4S and CAS number 4337-75-1. RawSource provides a CoA confirming identity and specifications for each bulk lot.

How is sodium methyl oleoyl taurate supplied in bulk?

It is supplied as a powder/paste or aqueous active solution depending on grade; active content varies, so request a CoA. The HS classification is 3402.39 (anionic organic surface-active agents, other). Contact us for available grades and a bulk quote.

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