Synonym(s)
2-hydroxy-3-dodecyloxy-; magnesium salt (2:1); propanesulfonic acid
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"Lauryl" refers to lauryl alcohol (1-dodecanol) as the alcoholic component. Sulfonates denotes the salts/esters of sulfonic acids (alkanesulfonic acids, alkylsulfuric acids).
Magnesium lauryl hydroxypropyl sulfonates are used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as surfactant (washing-active substance); it has a cleansing effect on the body surface.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer