Synonym(s)
Benzenesulfonic acid, 4-methyl-, potassium salt; CAS number: 16106-44-8; Potassium 4-methylbenzenesulfonates; Potassium p-toluenesulfonates; Potassium toluene-4-sulfonates; Potassium toluene-4-sulphonates
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"Potassium..." means the element potassium, "toluenesulfonates" means salts/esters of 4-toluenesulfonic acid. Potassium toluenesulfonate is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as surfactant (washing-active substance; improves the even distribution of the products during application).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer