Magnesium methyl cocoyl taurate (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 03.07.2025

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Synonym(s)

2-methylamino; CAS number: 223705-12-2; Ethane sulfonic acid; magnesium salts (2:1); N-coco-acyl derivatives

Definition
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"Magnesium..." refers to a magnesium salt; "cocoyl" refers to a fatty acid component obtained from coconut oil (Cocos Nucifera Oil). Taurates are the salts/esters of the taurine of an aminoethanesulfonic acid.
Magnesium cocoyl taurate is a substance used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a surfactant (washing-active substance); it also has a cleansing effect on the body surface.

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Coconut oil;

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Last updated on: 03.07.2025