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SODIUM METHYL LAURATE SULFONATE

Dodecanoic acid, 2-sulfo-, 1-methyl ester, sodium salt (1:1)

SODIUM METHYL LAURATE SULFONATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 4016-21-1
CAS 4016-21-1PubChem CID 87064044

Methyl alpha-sulfolaurate sodium salt

Molecular formula
C13H26NaO5S
Molecular weight
317.40 g/mol
Exact mass
317.13986438 Da
Topological polar surface area
89.1 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
5
Covalent units
2
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

RefChem:1089540Sodium 1-methyl 2-sulphonatododecanoateSodium Methyl-2-SulfolaurateQJNQZLCZCZEFAW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for SODIUM METHYL LAURATE SULFONATE

INCI name

SODIUM METHYL LAURATE SULFONATE

Description

Dodecanoic acid, 2-sulfo-, 1-methyl ester, sodium salt (1:1)

Record provenance

Inventory reference
90454
Imported identity
SODIUM METHYL LAURATE SULFONATE
Source update
21/01/2014
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

EC
Restriction
Function
CLEANSING
Helping to keep the body surface clean.
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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How SODIUM METHYL LAURATE SULFONATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists SODIUM METHYL LAURATE SULFONATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

SODIUM METHYL LAURATE SULFONATE is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

SODIUM METHYL LAURATE SULFONATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, SODIUM METHYL LAURATE SULFONATE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 4016-21-1 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for SODIUM METHYL LAURATE SULFONATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for SODIUM METHYL LAURATE SULFONATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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