Description

n-Stearoyltaurine Sodium Salt is a high-purity, anionic surfactant derived from taurine and stearic acid. This compound is valued for its excellent emulsifying, foaming, and mild cleansing properties, making it a versatile ingredient in advanced formulations. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries for creating gentle yet effective products.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: A key surfactant and emulsifier in facial cleansers, shower gels, shampoos, and shaving creams, prized for its mildness and skin compatibility.
• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Used as an excipient in topical creams, ointments, and medicated cleansers to enhance drug delivery and stability.
• Industrial & Institutional Cleaners: Functions as a foaming and wetting agent in specialty cleaning formulations requiring a gentle profile.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a model compound or reagent in studies involving bile acid analogs, membrane interactions, and surfactant science.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Stearoyltaurine Sodium Salt
CAS No.	25080-09-5
Molecular Formula	C20H40NNaO4S
Molecular Weight	413.58 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium N-Stearoyltaurate; Sodium Stearoyl Taurate; N-(1-Oxooctadecyl)taurine Sodium Salt; Taurine, N-stearoyl-, sodium salt; N-Octadecanoyltaurine Sodium Salt; STNa; N-Stearoyl-N-methyltaurine Sodium Salt (common trade variant); Stearic acid taurine sodium salt
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Quality Control

Our n-Stearoyltaurine Sodium Salt is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	10.0% - 12.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
pH (1% Solution)	6.0 - 8.0

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.