Disodium Malyl Tyrosinate
AKA “126139-79-5, UNII-865390F26I, 865390F26I, DTXSID80155087, L-Tyrosine, N-((2S)-3-carboxy-2-hydroxy-1-oxopropyl)-, disodium salt, N-(3-carboxy-2-hydroxy-1-oxopropyl)-, (S)-, sodium salt (1:2), RefChem:135059, DTXCID4077578
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Disodium malyl tyrosinate
AKA: 126139-79-5, UNII-865390F26I, 865390F26I, DTXSID80155087, L-Tyrosine, N-((2S)-3-carboxy-2-hydroxy-1-oxopropyl)-, Disodium salt, N-(3-carboxy-2-hydroxy-1-oxopropyl)-, (S)-, Sodium salt (1:2), RefChem:135059, DTXCID4077578
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Amino Acid
Not Clean
L-Tyrosine, N-(1-oxo-2-hydroxy-3-carboxypropyl)-, disodium salt
Formula
C13H13NNa2O7
Mol. Weight
341.22
CAS #
126139-79-5
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Created as a modern specialty surfactant combining malic acid and tyrosine. Developed for mild cleansing in contemporary skincare formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR