Description

n-Lauroyl-n-Methyltaurine is a high-purity anionic surfactant derived from taurine and lauric acid. This compound is valued for its excellent foaming, wetting, and emulsifying properties, even in hard water and acidic conditions. It is a critical ingredient for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking mild yet effective surfactants.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Primary surfactant in shampoos, facial cleansers, body washes, and shaving foams due to its mildness and rich lather.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Key component in hard surface cleaners, dishwashing liquids, and vehicle wash formulations for superior degreasing.
• Textile Processing: Used as a wetting agent, dispersant, and leveling agent in dyeing and finishing operations.
• Agricultural Formulations: Acts as an adjuvant and emulsifier in pesticide and herbicide concentrates to improve spreading and adherence.
• Leather Processing: Employed as a fatliquoring and wetting agent in the tanning industry.
• Metal Working Fluids: Functions as a corrosion inhibitor and emulsifier in synthetic and semi-synthetic coolants.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Lauroyl-n-Methyltaurine
CAS No.	3737-57-3
Molecular Formula	C15H29NO4S
Molecular Weight	319.46 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Methyl-N-(1-oxododecyl)taurine; Lauroyl Methyl Taurate; Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Taurate (common salt form); LMT; Methyl Lauroyl Taurate; N-Lauroyl Sarcosine Taurine Salt; Taurine, N-methyl-N-(1-oxododecyl)-; N-Dodecanoyl-N-methyltaurine
EINECS	223-110-8

Quality Control

Our n-Lauroyl-n-Methyltaurine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee consistency and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the original 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%
pH (1% Solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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