sodium 2-[methyl(1-oxododecyl)amino]ethanesulphonate

Uses

N-Lauroyl-N-methyltaurine Sodium Salt is used in skin cleansing products containing combinations of anionic and nonionic surfactants and detergents.

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable

Purification Methods

It is prepared from methyldecanoate (at 180o under N2) or decanoyl chloride and sodium N-methylethane sulfonate and purified by dissolving it in H2O and precipitating by addition of Et2O. It decomposes on heating. [Desseigne & Mathian Mém Services Chim Etat Paris 31 359 1944, cf. Chem Abstr 41 705 1947.]