Sodium Oleoyl Lactylate

AKA “42415-80-5, Sodium 2-(1-carboxylatoethoxy)-1-methyl-2-oxoethyl oleate, EINECS 255-814-0, RefChem:183583, 9-Octadecenoic acid (9Z)-, 2-(1-carboxyethoxy)-1-methyl-2-oxoethyl ester, sodium salt, 255-814-0, SCHEMBL28404216, LJXQVMLSQZESSP-AFEZEDKISA-M, DTXSID201021877, NS00088808”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Sodium oleoyl lactylate

AKA: 42415-80-5, Sodium 2-(1-carboxylatoethoxy)-1-methyl-2-oxoethyl oleate, EINECS 255-814-0, RefChem:183583, 9-Octadecenoic acid (9Z)-, 2-(1-carboxyethoxy)-1-methyl-2-oxoethyl ester, Sodium salt, 255-814-0, SCHEMBL28404216, LJXQVMLSQZESSP-AFEZEDKISA-M, DTXSID201021877, NS00088808

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Chemical Exfoliant

Plant Oil

Not Clean

Sodium 2-(1-carboxylatoethoxy)-1-methyl-2-oxoethyl oleate

Formula

C24H41NaO6

Mol. Weight

448.60

CAS #

42415-80-5

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Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Cleansing Surfactant

Emulsifier

Removes Impurities

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

Developed in the late 20th century as a mild surfactant combining oleic acid (from olive oil) with lactic acid. Created to provide gentle cleansing suitable for sensitive skin and baby care products.